The Anglo-Spanish Conflict - the Background (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What did the 'cold war' between England & Spain before 1585 involve?
What did the 'cold war' between England & Spain before 1585 involve?
Supporting each other's enemies & plots
Why was Spain's 1580 annexation of Portugal a game-changing moment?
Why was Spain's 1580 annexation of Portugal a game-changing moment?
Combined Spanish & Portuguese empires/power
Which was NOT one of the five main issues driving Anglo-Spanish conflict?
Which was NOT one of the five main issues driving Anglo-Spanish conflict?
Ottoman Empire alliance with Spain
When did the Anglo-Spanish war formally begin?
When did the Anglo-Spanish war formally begin?
1585 when Elizabeth aided Dutch rebels
How would you characterize Elizabeth's preferred war strategy?
How would you characterize Elizabeth's preferred war strategy?
Defensive, protecting trade interests
What were privateers authorized by during the Anglo-Spanish conflict?
What were privateers authorized by during the Anglo-Spanish conflict?
Letters of marque from the crown
On how many fronts was the Anglo-Spanish war fought simultaneously?
On how many fronts was the Anglo-Spanish war fought simultaneously?
Four fronts: Netherlands, France, naval, Ireland
What domestic problem did the war's resource demands create for Elizabeth?
What domestic problem did the war's resource demands create for Elizabeth?
Parliamentary resistance to more taxation
In what year did the famous Spanish Armada attempt to invade England?
In what year did the famous Spanish Armada attempt to invade England?
1588
When did the Anglo-Spanish war finally end?
When did the Anglo-Spanish war finally end?
1604, one year after Elizabeth's death