Spanish invasion plans (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Year of Spanish Armada
Year of Spanish Armada
1588
Who did Pope excommunicate in 1570?
Who did Pope excommunicate in 1570?
Elizabeth I
Year of Treaty of Joinville
Year of Treaty of Joinville
1584
Year of Treaty of Nonsuch
Year of Treaty of Nonsuch
1585
Ships in Spanish Armada
Ships in Spanish Armada
130 ships
Troops in Armada fleet (approx.)
Troops in Armada fleet (approx.)
30,000 troops
Duke of Parma's troops waiting
Duke of Parma's troops waiting
27,000 seasoned troops
Who raided the Spanish Americas?
Who raided the Spanish Americas?
Sir Francis Drake
Year Spain acquired Portugal
Year Spain acquired Portugal
1580
Pope's promise to Armada participants
Pope's promise to Armada participants
Absolution (forgiveness of sins)
4 types of Philip's grievances
4 types of Philip's grievances
Religious, political, provocations, changing circumstances
Spanish target after Kent landing
Spanish target after Kent landing
March on London, capture Elizabeth
Treaty of Joinville allowed Spain to...
Treaty of Joinville allowed Spain to...
Attack England without war with France