Causes of Rivalry
This English privateer stole Spanish treasure and was knighted by Elizabeth I
Who is Francis Drake?
Philip felt personally humiliated when Elizabeth rejected this.
What is his marriage proposal?
What is an Armada?
Name one religious reason for tension between England and Spain.
What is England breaking from the Catholic Church and becoming Protestant?
What is restore the Catholic faith?
How many ships did the Armada have when it sailed in 1588?
What is about 130 ships?
What is the Netherlands?
Philip wanted to stop this English activity that robbed Spain's wealth.
What is piracy?
Philip's revised plan relied on linking up with this commander's army?
Who is the Duke of Parma?
Philip believed this group in England would support him during an invasion.
Who are English Catholics?
Philip hoped to end English support for rebels in this region.
What is the Netherlands?
Name one hazard that made Philip's plan risky.
What is bad weather/English naval tactics?
Philip saw was as a way to defend this faith.
What is Catholicism?
Philip thought his Armada would succeed partly because of this papal promise.
What is financial support from Pope Sixtus V?
What are soldiers?