Queen Elizabeth and the Spanish Armada

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The Spanish Armada was between Spain and

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England

Front

In which year did the Spanish Armada set sail to invade England?

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1588

Front

What is an 'armada'?

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A large group of warships

Front

Who was the ruler of Spain during this time?

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King Phillip II

Front

Who was the ruler of England after Queen Mary?

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Queen Elizabeth

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Queen Elizabeth I is the daughter of

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Henry VIII

Front

Who had the bigger fleet of ships?

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Spain

Front

The English ships were better in which way?

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They were smaller and faster.

Front

The main aim of the Spanish Armada was to achieve what?

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To remove Elizabeth from the throne and make England a Catholic country once again.

Front

What tactic did the English use to disrupt the Spanish in the English Channel?

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Sent in fire ships