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Flashcards on Spanish Armada: Defeat and Consequences
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When did the Spanish Armada take place?
1588
Who was the Queen of England during the Spanish Armada?
Queen Elizabeth I
Who was the commander of the Spanish Armada?
Duke of Medina Sidonia
What was the main goal of the Spanish Armada?
To invade England and overthrow Queen Elizabeth I
What were the major factors that contributed to the defeat of the Spanish Armada?
Poor weather, skilled English naval tactics, and the English use of fire ships
What were the consequences of the Spanish Armada?
The decline of Spain as a naval power, the rise of England as a dominant naval power, and the beginning of England's colonial expansion
Which English naval commander played a crucial role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada?
Sir Francis Drake
What impact did the Spanish Armada have on the Protestant-Catholic conflict in Europe?
The defeat of the Spanish Armada weakened Spain's influence and bolstered Protestantism
What important lesson was learned from the Spanish Armada?
The importance of a strong navy and naval warfare tactics
How did the defeat of the Spanish Armada impact England's relationship with other European nations?
It elevated England's status and led to increased recognition and respect from other European powers
What were some long-term effects of the Spanish Armada?
Increased English exploration and colonization, the growth of English naval dominance, and the decline of Spain as a global power
What role did geography play in the Spanish Armada's defeat?
The narrow English Channel hindered the Spanish Armada's ability to maneuver effectively
Which country provided support to the English during the Spanish Armada?
The Dutch Republic
What was the significance of the Spanish Armada's defeat for Europe?
It marked a shift in power from Spain to England and had implications for future conflicts and colonial expansion
How did the defeat of the Spanish Armada impact England's economy?
It boosted England's economy and led to increased trade and commercial expansion
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Who was the Queen of England during the Spanish Armada?
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Mary I
Queen Victoria
Queen Anne
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What were the major factors that contributed to the defeat of the Spanish Armada?
Successful Spanish invasion tactics, superior weaponry, and overwhelming numbers
Poor weather, skilled English naval tactics, and the English use of fire ships
Spanish betrayal by their allies, internal conflicts within the Spanish Armada, and supply shortages
English surrender negotiations, diplomatic intervention, and peaceful resolution
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What impact did the Spanish Armada have on the Protestant-Catholic conflict in Europe?
The defeat of the Spanish Armada strengthened Spain's influence and Catholicism
The defeat of the Spanish Armada weakened Spain's influence and bolstered Protestantism
The defeat of the Spanish Armada led to a peaceful resolution between Protestant and Catholic nations
The defeat of the Spanish Armada had no significant impact on the Protestant-Catholic conflict
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What important lesson was learned from the Spanish Armada?
The importance of land-based military forces
The importance of a strong navy and naval warfare tactics
The insignificance of naval power in warfare
The importance of relying solely on air power
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How did the defeat of the Spanish Armada impact England's relationship with other European nations?
It elevated England's status and led to increased recognition and respect from other European powers
It isolated England and strained its diplomatic relations with other European powers
It had no significant impact on England's relationship with other European nations
It resulted in England's expulsion from European alliances
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What were some long-term effects of the Spanish Armada?
Increased Spanish colonization in the Americas and Asia
Increased English exploration and colonization, the growth of English naval dominance, and the decline of Spain as a global power
Increased French influence in Europe and expansion into the New World
Increased cooperation and alliance-building among European powers
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What role did geography play in the Spanish Armada's defeat?
Geography had no significant impact on the Spanish Armada's defeat
The narrow English Channel hindered the Spanish Armada's ability to maneuver effectively
Geography favored the Spanish Armada, providing strategic advantages
The Spanish Armada had superior geographical positioning
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What was the significance of the Spanish Armada's defeat for Europe?
It marked a shift in power from Spain to England and had implications for future conflicts and colonial expansion
It had no significant impact on the balance of power in Europe
It led to a period of peace and cooperation among European nations
It strengthened Spain's dominance and influence in Europe
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How did the defeat of the Spanish Armada impact England's economy?
It resulted in a decline in England's economy and trade
It boosted England's economy and led to increased trade and commercial expansion
It had no significant impact on England's economy
It led to economic dependency on Spain
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Who was the commander of the Spanish Armada?
Admiral Horatio Nelson
Francisco Franco
Duke of Medina Sidonia
Vasco da Gama
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