Consequences of the English victory (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Why did England defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588?
Why did England defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588?
Multiple factors working together
Which two Spanish leaders failed to communicate properly during the Armada campaign?
Which two Spanish leaders failed to communicate properly during the Armada campaign?
Duke of Parma & Duke of Medina-Sidonia
Why couldn't the Spanish coordinate their attack effectively?
Why couldn't the Spanish coordinate their attack effectively?
Dutch rebels controlled key ports
What naval technology advantage did English ships have over Spanish vessels?
What naval technology advantage did English ships have over Spanish vessels?
Cannons on more manoeuvrable gun carriages
What 'stand-off' tactic did the English use in battle?
What 'stand-off' tactic did the English use in battle?
Close enough to damage, far to avoid boarding
How long had the Spanish Armada been at sea by early August?
How long had the Spanish Armada been at sea by early August?
10 weeks
What tactic did Sir Francis Drake use before the Battle of Gravelines?
What tactic did Sir Francis Drake use before the Battle of Gravelines?
Fireships sent towards Spanish fleet
Why did Spanish captains cut their anchor chains when they saw the fireships?
Why did Spanish captains cut their anchor chains when they saw the fireships?
They feared explosive 'hellburners'
What was the decisive turning point where Spanish invasion plans became impossible?
What was the decisive turning point where Spanish invasion plans became impossible?
Battle of Gravelines
Where were many Spanish vessels wrecked during their retreat?
Where were many Spanish vessels wrecked during their retreat?
Off the western coast of Ireland
What major benefit did Elizabeth I gain from defeating the Spanish Armada?
What major benefit did Elizabeth I gain from defeating the Spanish Armada?
Enormous prestige domestically & abroad
What long-term consequence began with the Armada victory?
What long-term consequence began with the Armada victory?
English naval dominance for centuries
How was the victory interpreted religiously in England?
How was the victory interpreted religiously in England?
As divine approval of Protestant England