Spanish invasion plans (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In what year did Philip II launch the Spanish Armada against England?
In what year did Philip II launch the Spanish Armada against England?
1588
In which year was Elizabeth I excommunicated by the Pope?
In which year was Elizabeth I excommunicated by the Pope?
1570
What did the Pope promise to those who participated in the Armada campaign?
What did the Pope promise to those who participated in the Armada campaign?
Absolution from sins
What did the Treaty of Joinville (1584) allow Spain to do?
What did the Treaty of Joinville (1584) allow Spain to do?
Attack England without war with France
What did the Treaty of Nonsuch (1585) commit England to do?
What did the Treaty of Nonsuch (1585) commit England to do?
Support Dutch rebels
What was the true nature of Sir Francis Drake's raids in the Americas?
What was the true nature of Sir Francis Drake's raids in the Americas?
Part of England's strategy to weaken Spain
What did Spain's acquisition of Portugal in 1580 provide?
What did Spain's acquisition of Portugal in 1580 provide?
Access to ports and ships
How many ships made up the Spanish Armada fleet?
How many ships made up the Spanish Armada fleet?
130 ships
How many troops did the Duke of Parma have waiting in the Netherlands?
How many troops did the Duke of Parma have waiting in the Netherlands?
27,000 troops
Where was the combined Spanish force planned to land in England?
Where was the combined Spanish force planned to land in England?
Kent
What would a successful Spanish invasion have restored to England?
What would a successful Spanish invasion have restored to England?
Catholicism
When did the Duke of Parma begin successful campaigns in the Netherlands?
When did the Duke of Parma begin successful campaigns in the Netherlands?
1579