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The destruction of the Spanish Armada in 1588 by the English under Francis Drake. The Spanish Armada and army badly outnumbered and out-gunned the English, but the tactical use of fire ships in the narrow English channel allowed an English victory. The Spanish Fleet was devastated as was the power of all of Spain.
This is where the term "Black Irish" comes from. Remnants of the Armada sailed north and their ships crashed upon Ireland's rocky shores, the Spaniards integrated with the local population bringing with them their dark hair.
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The importation of silver from the new world to Spain resulted in?
The influx of silver from the New World did increase inflation rates from earlier periods. One result was that wages could no longer keep up with the cost of living increases, particularly for increasingly expensive foodstuffs
What country did Toussaint L'Ouverture free?
The French freed their slaves so that Toussaint L'ouverture could come and help France defeat Spain. By helping the French, he forced Spain to free their slaves so that they could live in peace.
What impact did the Europeans have on Aztecs?
It was so that the Spain's. Invaded so that they could get the gold that the Aztecs had.
How did the wood block printing affect Europe?
Ideas could be spread around the world and after books were printed, people could learn how to read. -Susan Kurihara
Why was Spain to control so much of the New World?
Because in the Iberic Penisule, Spain and Portugal could easily go through the seas. The New World was found, and Papa decided to split the world into two: half to Portugal and half to Spain. Spain got most of the America, unless a part of Brazil. From there, a lot of new splits we´re made.
Spain could no longer block English entry into the New World because of the?
English destruction of the invading Spanish Armada.
Can Gnoochi be a recipe?
it could but it all depends on if you are an English professor in Spain.
What happened after the spanish armada?
The spannish armarda failed, the english forced them to go aroung the whole of britian till they could sail back to Spain. But the spannish planned another attck with better ships. The english had gone to Spain to try and revenge, but that failed and a lot of english people died!
What country did the US fight to win Florida?
The United States didn't fight Spain for Florida's freedom, Spain ceded the country to the United States because they could no longer afford to send resources and soldiers to the settlers there.
What was the result of the English bills of rights?
monarch could no longer maintain an army NovaNet: it protected certain citizen's rights
How many centimeters are in the length of block of wood?
If you could show me the block of wood, then I could measure it and answer your question. For that matter, if you have the block of wood, you could measure it and answer your own question.
Is a long block a big block?
It could be if it is a big block but a "long block" means it includes the heads a short block does not.
Which country's immigrants could not even apply for citizenship?
SPAIN!!
What impact did the English defeat of the Spanish Armada have on England's overseas goals?
Because the english could now send ships to america without them being raided or sunk
Industry in Spain?
There are many different industries that you could find in the country of Spain. You could find clothing for example.
What was the English main motives for exploration?
So that it could make an empire, meaning it would be richer and would be considered a major power in Europe like Spain and France.
What impact did the english defeat of the spanish armada have on englands overseas goals?
It made a great impact on England's overseas goals, from remaining Protestant & proving they could defend for themselves up to proving Spain could be defeated.
