Reasons for conflict (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What were the three main factors driving conflict between England and Spain in Elizabeth I's reign?
What were the three main factors driving conflict between England and Spain in Elizabeth I's reign?
Religious, political & commercial rivalry
In what year did Philip II propose marriage to Elizabeth I?
In what year did Philip II propose marriage to Elizabeth I?
1559
Why did Elizabeth I reject Philip II's marriage proposal?
Why did Elizabeth I reject Philip II's marriage proposal?
Because Philip was Catholic
Who brutally suppressed the Protestant revolt in the Netherlands in 1567?
Who brutally suppressed the Protestant revolt in the Netherlands in 1567?
The Duke of Alba
What did the Treaty of Nonsuch in 1585 signify?
What did the Treaty of Nonsuch in 1585 signify?
England officially aided Dutch rebels
Who were the Sea Beggars?
Who were the Sea Beggars?
Dutch ships attacking Spanish vessels
When was the Treaty of Tordesillas signed, granting Spain New World trade rights?
When was the Treaty of Tordesillas signed, granting Spain New World trade rights?
1494
What did Spain gain from conquering Mexico and Peru in the early 1500s?
What did Spain gain from conquering Mexico and Peru in the early 1500s?
Vast amounts of gold and silver
Which important trading centre did Spanish control of Netherlands prevent English access to?
Which important trading centre did Spanish control of Netherlands prevent English access to?
Antwerp
When did English privateering attacks on Spanish ships intensify?
When did English privateering attacks on Spanish ships intensify?
1570s
How much Spanish treasure did Drake bring back from his circumnavigation?
How much Spanish treasure did Drake bring back from his circumnavigation?
£400,000 worth
What did Elizabeth's knighting of Drake in 1581 demonstrate?
What did Elizabeth's knighting of Drake in 1581 demonstrate?
Support for privateers & hostility to Spain