Threats from Spain and Ireland Creating a General Crisis in Government (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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When did Hugh O'Neill begin the Nine Years' War in Ireland?
When did Hugh O'Neill begin the Nine Years' War in Ireland?
May 1595
Who commanded English forces in Ireland from 1600-1603 using scorched-earth tactics?
Who commanded English forces in Ireland from 1600-1603 using scorched-earth tactics?
Lord Mountjoy
What was the outcome of the Battle of Kinsale in 1601?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Kinsale in 1601?
Mountjoy defeated Spanish-Irish forces
What was England's annual government income during this period?
What was England's annual government income during this period?
£300,000
How many Englishmen died in France between 1589-91?
How many Englishmen died in France between 1589-91?
11,000
How many men were conscripted into military service between 1585 and 1603?
How many men were conscripted into military service between 1585 and 1603?
105,810
Which counties resisted war demands through non-payment?
Which counties resisted war demands through non-payment?
Suffolk and Norfolk
How many Spanish and Portuguese ships did English privateers capture?
How many Spanish and Portuguese ships did English privateers capture?
Over 1,000
Which year marked the turning point when military threats became most serious?
Which year marked the turning point when military threats became most serious?
1595
What characterized local resistance to government war demands?
What characterized local resistance to government war demands?
Passive rather than violent