Reasons for the English victory (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Who launched the Spanish Armada against England in 1588?
Who launched the Spanish Armada against England in 1588?
Philip II of Spain
What was the Spanish plan's main strategic requirement?
What was the Spanish plan's main strategic requirement?
Gaining control of the English Channel
Where were the Duke of Parma's troops located?
Where were the Duke of Parma's troops located?
In the Netherlands
What key advantage did English ships have over Spanish vessels?
What key advantage did English ships have over Spanish vessels?
Faster and more manoeuvrable
What traditional naval tactic did the English deliberately avoid?
What traditional naval tactic did the English deliberately avoid?
Boarding enemy ships
How long did the Armada campaign last?
How long did the Armada campaign last?
Ten days
On what date was the Spanish Armada spotted entering the English Channel?
On what date was the Spanish Armada spotted entering the English Channel?
29 July 1588
When did the decisive Battle of Gravelines take place?
When did the decisive Battle of Gravelines take place?
8 August
What devastating tactic did the English employ at Gravelines?
What devastating tactic did the English employ at Gravelines?
Fireships
What were the fireships loaded with?
What were the fireships loaded with?
Gunpowder and combustible materials
How did Spanish captains react to the fireships?
How did Spanish captains react to the fireships?
They cut anchor cables to escape
What did the Spanish fleet fail to do after Gravelines?
What did the Spanish fleet fail to do after Gravelines?
Link up with the Duke of Parma