There were Actually Three Spanish Armadas

Phillip II of Spain sent an Armada to invade England in 1588, but it sank in a storm. Ten years later, he attempted a second Armada, which also failed due to a storm. England then built its own Armada to attack Spain, but it too was unsuccessful. Spain's third Armada was scattered by a storm, and the English forces were captured. Phillip II's efforts resulted in the most expensive navy in Europe.

What was the outcome of Phillip II's first attempt to invade England with an Armada?

• The Armada sank in a storm.

• The Armada successfully invaded England.

• The Armada was defeated by the English navy.

• The Armada retreated back to Spain.

Why was Phillip II able to launch a second attack on England?

• The first Armada was successful.

• England had built their own Armada and sent it to Spain.

• He formed an alliance with the Dutch.

• He received reinforcements from France.

What happened to the English Armada sent to Spain?

• It burned down, fell over, and sank in a storm.

• It was captured by the Spanish.

• It successfully invaded Spain.

• It returned to England safely.

What was the fate of Spain's third Armada?

• It successfully invaded England.

• It returned to Spain without incident.

• It was scattered by a storm.

• It was captured by the English.

What was left to Phillip II's oldest son after the naval campaigns?

• A victorious navy.

• A defeated army.

• The most expensive navy in Europe.

• A new alliance with England.