Tensions Between England and Spain, 1558–88 (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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What did Philip II declare he'd rather lose than rule heretics in 1566?
What did Philip II declare he'd rather lose than rule heretics in 1566?
All his states & 100 lives
How many troops did the Duke of Alba bring to the Netherlands to restore order?
How many troops did the Duke of Alba bring to the Netherlands to restore order?
10,000 troops
What was the 'Black Legend'?
What was the 'Black Legend'?
Protestant narrative of Spanish cruelty
Which Netherlands port was most important for England's cloth export trade?
Which Netherlands port was most important for England's cloth export trade?
Antwerp
What strategic principle guided England's security regarding the Channel?
What strategic principle guided England's security regarding the Channel?
Preventing powerful states from Channel
Who led the faction advocating military action in the Netherlands?
Who led the faction advocating military action in the Netherlands?
Earl of Leicester & Walsingham
What did Elizabeth seize in December 1568 that created a genuine crisis?
What did Elizabeth seize in December 1568 that created a genuine crisis?
Bullion for Alba's army
In what year was Elizabeth formally excommunicated by the Pope?
In what year was Elizabeth formally excommunicated by the Pope?
1570
How many troops did the Treaty of Nonsuch commit under Leicester in 1585?
How many troops did the Treaty of Nonsuch commit under Leicester in 1585?
7,000 troops
What did Philip II inherit in 1580 that dramatically shifted the balance of power?
What did Philip II inherit in 1580 that dramatically shifted the balance of power?
The Portuguese Crown