Spanish Armada and English Naval Tactics

The video takes viewers back to old England, where a farmer witnesses the arrival of the Spanish Armada, a powerful fleet sent by Spain to invade England. Spain, a dominant global power in the 1500s, was challenged by England under Queen Elizabeth, who used privateers like Sir Francis Drake to weaken Spain. Drake's daring voyages and attacks on Spanish settlements are highlighted. The video culminates in the Battle of Gravelines, where the English navy, with its faster ships and long-range cannons, defeats the Spanish Armada. This victory marks the rise of England as a naval power, leading to the British Empire.

What did the farmer in England see that caused concern?

• A group of merchants

• The sails of a Spanish ship

• A large storm

• A flock of birds

Why was Spain referred to as 'the empire on which the sun never sets'?

• It had a large army

• It controlled territories worldwide

• It was always sunny in Spain

• It had the most powerful navy

Who was Queen Elizabeth's favorite privateer?

• Sir Richard Grenville

• Sir John Hawkins

• Sir Francis Drake

• Sir Walter Raleigh

What was one of Sir Francis Drake's significant achievements?

• Defeating the Spanish Armada

• Inventing the compass

• Discovering America

• Circumnavigating the globe

What was the primary goal of the Spanish Armada?

• To trade with England

• To invade and control England

• To explore new territories

• To establish a peace treaty

How did the English ships gain an advantage over the Spanish Armada?

• They had more cannons

• They were faster and more maneuverable

• They had more soldiers

• They used larger ships

What tactic did the English use to disrupt the Spanish formation?

• They used fire ships

• They launched a surprise land attack

• They used submarines

• They negotiated a truce

What was the outcome of the Battle of Gravelines?

• The Spanish Armada was victorious

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• The English fleet was destroyed

• The Spanish Armada was defeated

What did Queen Elizabeth do after the victory over the Spanish Armada?

• She abdicated the throne

• She signed a peace treaty with Spain

• She congratulated the sailors

• She declared war on France

What was a key factor in England's naval success after defeating the Spanish Armada?

• Their superior trade routes

• Their larger army

• Their faster, lighter ships

• Their alliance with France