Naval warfare: tactics and technology (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What were the 2 main English strategies in naval warfare against Spain in the late 16th century?
What were the 2 main English strategies in naval warfare against Spain in the late 16th century?
Privateering & direct assaults on bases
What happened to John Hawkins' fleet in the Caribbean in 1568?
What happened to John Hawkins' fleet in the Caribbean in 1568?
Spanish destroyed all but 2 of his ships
Who was England's most effective naval commander against Spain?
Who was England's most effective naval commander against Spain?
Francis Drake
When did Francis Drake successfully raid the Spanish colony of Panama?
When did Francis Drake successfully raid the Spanish colony of Panama?
1572-1573
What did Drake attack during his 1577-1580 circumnavigation of the globe?
What did Drake attack during his 1577-1580 circumnavigation of the globe?
Spanish bases in Pacific & Canary Islands
How many Spanish vessels did Drake destroy in his 1587 Cadiz raid?
How many Spanish vessels did Drake destroy in his 1587 Cadiz raid?
30 ships
What was Drake's 1587 Cadiz raid famously known as?
What was Drake's 1587 Cadiz raid famously known as?
Singeing the King of Spain's beard
What advantage did English small cannons have over Spanish larger guns?
What advantage did English small cannons have over Spanish larger guns?
They could be reloaded much more quickly
Why did English ships maintain optimal distance from Spanish vessels in battle?
Why did English ships maintain optimal distance from Spanish vessels in battle?
Close enough to fire but far to prevent boarding
When did English shipyards begin producing galleons with full rigging and multiple sails?
When did English shipyards begin producing galleons with full rigging and multiple sails?
1573
What key feature gave English galleons superior maneuverability over Spanish ships?
What key feature gave English galleons superior maneuverability over Spanish ships?
Full rigging with multiple sails
What was the purpose of the Spanish convoy system?
What was the purpose of the Spanish convoy system?
To protect treasure ships with warships
Why were Spanish galleons less effective in naval warfare than English ships?
Why were Spanish galleons less effective in naval warfare than English ships?
Designed primarily for carrying cargo