Ch. 2, 2.2 Defeat of the Spanish Armada

Who challenged Spanish dominance in Europe and the Americas?

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Philip II of Spain

• Mary, Queen of Scots

• Francis Drake

Why did Queen Elizabeth I see Spain as a threat to England's independence?

• Because Spain had a head start on settling North America

• Because Philip II of Spain wished to remove Elizabeth from the throne

• Because Mary, Queen of Scots was the heir to the English throne

• Because England had a strong naval fleet

Who was the English Sea Dog and privateer who stole treasure from Spanish ships and ports?

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Philip II of Spain

• Mary, Queen of Scots

• Francis Drake

What type of ships did Spain have during the conflict?

• Large, full-rigged sailing ships called galleons

• Smaller, faster ships

• Warships

• Cannons

Who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the world?

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Philip II of Spain

• Mary, Queen of Scots

• Francis Drake

What did England do to challenge Spain's claim on the Western Hemisphere?

• Supported the Dutch revolt against Spain's Philip II

• Sent their navy to conquer Spain

• Declared war with France

• Formed an alliance with Portugal

What delayed the Spanish Armada's conquest of England?

• Stormy weather

• England's fleet joining up with Francis Drake's advance force

• The defeat of the Spanish

• The death of Queen Elizabeth I

How did the Spanish Armada's defeat impact Spain's position as a world power?

• It strengthened Spain's position as the dominant world power

• It had no impact on Spain's position as a world power

• It weakened Spain's position as the dominant world power

• It made Spain the dominant world power in both Europe and the New World

How many warships were in the Spanish Armada?

• 130

• 100

• 200

• 50

What did England ensure through its victory over the Spanish Armada?

• Spain's continued dominance in Europe and the New World

• Its own continued independence

• The overthrow of Queen Elizabeth I

• The establishment of a Protestant monarchy