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Who did Spain send to attack Britain in 1588?
The Spanish Armada was a Spanish fleet of 130 ships that sailed from A Coruña in August 1588, under the command of the Duke of Medina Sidonia with the purpose of escorting an army from Flanders to invade England.Note that they never actually made it as far as to attack Britain - rather the British and Dutch attacked the Armada, preventing an attack on Britain.
Why did Spain try to invade England in 1588?
Spain fought France and England because French and English claims to Noth America angered Spain. Also coused by religious conficts and the quest for national power. Also religious differences also led to confict between England and Spain.
Was there a civil war during Shakespeare's life?
William Shakespear (baptised 26 April 1564 - 23 April 1616) He was alive for these wars: 1567-1568 Second War of Religion 1568-1570 Third War of Religion 1572-1573 Fourth War of Religion 1575-1576 Fifth War of Religion 1576-1577 Sixth War of Religion 1580 Seventh War of Religion (Lovers' War) 1585-1598 Eighth War of Religion * 1589-1598 Franco-Spanish War * 1562-1568 Ottoman-Habsburg War in Hungary * 1563-1570 Northern Seven Years' War (aka Dano-Swedish War) * 1568-1571 Morisco Revolt in Spain * 1568-1570 Russo-Turkish War * 1568-1648 Eighty Years' War (war of Dutch independence) ** 1568-1609 First Phase ** 1588-1654 Dutch-Portuguese War
What did elizabeth promise to her soldiers if they won the battle against the Armada?
Elizabeth I gave a famous speech at Tilbury right before the Armada came in 1588:: My loving people, we have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety to take heed how we commit ourself to armed multitudes for fear of treachery; but I assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people. Let tyrants fear. I have always so behaved myself that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safe guard in the loyal hearts and good will of my subjects, and therefore I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die amongst you all, to lay down my life for my God and for my kingdom and for my people, my honour, and my blood, even in the dust. I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe should dare to invade the borders of my realm; the which, rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field. I know, already for your forwardness, you have deserved rewards and crowns; and we do assure you, in the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you. In the meantime my lieutenant-general shall be in my stead, than whom never prince commanded a more noble or worthy subject, not doubting but by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over those enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people. So she promises them money and honour and for the bravest, titles such as Duke or Earl.
What were the long term causes caused by parliament of the English Civil War?
The English Civil War has many causes but the personality of Charles I must be counted as one of the major reasons. Few people could have predicted that the civil war, that started in 1642, would have ended with the public execution of Charles. His most famous opponent in this war was Oliver Cromwell - one of the men who signed the death warrant of Charles.No king had ever been executed in England and the execution of Charles was not greeted with joy. How did the English Civil War break out?As with many wars, there are long and short term causes.Long term causes:The status of the monarchy had started to decline under the reign of James I. He was known as the "wisest fool in Christendom". James was a firm believer in the "divine right of kings". This was a belief that God had made someone a king and as God could not be wrong, neither could anyone appointed by him to rule a nation. James expected Parliament to do as he wanted; he did not expect it to argue with any of his decisions. However, Parliament had one major advantage over James - they had money and he was continually short of it. Parliament and James clashed over custom duties. This was one source of James income but Parliament told him that he could not collect it without their permission. In 1611, James suspended Parliament and it did not meet for another 10 years. James used his friends to run the country and they were rewarded with titles. This caused great offence to those Members of Parliament who believed that they had the right to run the country.In 1621, James recalled Parliament to discuss the future marriage of his son, Charles, to a Spanish princess. Parliament was outraged. If such a marriage occurred, would the children from it be brought up as Catholics? Spain was still not considered a friendly nation to England and many still remembered 1588 and the Spanish Armada. The marriage never took place but the damaged relationship between king and Parliament was never mended by the time James died in 1625.Short term causes:Charles had a very different personality compared to James. Charles was arrogant, conceited and a strong believer in the divine rights of kings. He had witnessed the damaged relationship between his father and Parliament, and considered that Parliament was entirely at fault. He found it difficult to believe that a king could be wrong. His conceit and arrogance were eventually to lead to his execution. From 1625 to 1629, Charles argued with parliament over most issues, but money and religion were the most common causes of arguments.In 1629, Charles copied his father. He refused to let Parliament meet. Members of Parliament arrived at Westminster to find that the doors had been locked with large chains and padlocks. They were locked out for eleven years - a period they called the Eleven Years Tyranny.Charles ruled by using the Court of Star Chamber. To raise money for the king, the Court heavily fined those brought before it. Rich men were persuaded to buy titles. If they refused to do so, they were fined the same sum of money it would have cost for a title anyway!In 1635 Charles ordered that everyone in the country should pay Ship Money. This was historically a tax paid by coastal towns and villages to pay for the upkeep of the navy. The logic was that coastal areas most benefited from the navy's protection. Charles decided that everyone in the kingdom benefited from the navy's protection and that everyone should pay.In one sense, Charles was correct, but such was the relationship between him and the powerful men of the kingdom, that this issue caused a huge argument between both sides. One of the more powerful men in the nation was John Hampden. He had been a Member of Parliament. He refused to pay the new tax as Parliament had not agreed to it. At this time Parliament was also not sitting as Charles had locked the Members of Parliament out. Hampden was put on trial and found guilty. However, he had become a hero for standing up to the king. There is no record of any Ship Money being extensively collected in the areas Charles had wanted it extended to.Charles also clashed with the Scots. He ordered that they should use a new prayer book for their church services. This angered the Scots so much that they invaded England in 1639. As Charles was short of money to fight the Scots, he had to recall Parliament in 1640 as only they had the necessary money needed to fight a war and the required authority to collect extra money.In return for the money and as a display of their power, Parliament called for the execution of "Black Tom Tyrant" - the Earl of Stafford, one of the top advisors of Charles. After a trial, Stafford was executed in 1641. Parliament also demanded that Charles get rid of the Court of Star Chamber.By 1642, relations between Parliament and Charles had become very bad. Charles had to do as Parliament wished as they had the ability to raise the money that Charles needed. However, as a firm believer in the "divine right of kings", such a relationship was unacceptable to Charles.In 1642, he went to Parliament with 300 soldiers to arrest his five biggest critics. Someone close to the king had already tipped off Parliament that these men were about to be arrested and they had already fled to the safety of the city of London where they could easily hide from the king. However, Charles had shown his true side. Members of Parliament represented the people. Here was Charles attempting to arrest five Members of Parliament simply because they dared to criticise him. If Charles was prepared to arrest five Members of Parliament, how many others were not safe? Even Charles realised that things had broken down between him and Parliament. Only six days after trying to arrest the five Members of Parliament, Charles left London to head for Oxford to raise an army to fight Parliament for control of England. A civil war could not be avoided.
Who were the naval invaders defeated by English sea dogs in 1588?
The Spanish Armada
In what year was the spanish armada defeated by England?
The English engaged the Spanish fleet on the 19th of July 1588
When was the surprising naval victory by the English inspires a burst of national pride and paves the way for colonization?
In 1588 the English "Sea Dogs" defeated Philip II's "Invincible Armada".
What happened to Spain's Armada in 1588?
it was defeated by the English
Was defeated by the English and the Protestant Wind in 1588?
The Spanish Armada
What was the spanish armada was defeated by which European rival in 1588?
English
Why was the Spanish Armada importance?
The Spanish Armada was important because the main reason for sailing towards England in 1588 was to overthrow the English throne and Queen Elizabeth I. The Spanish Armada was an invincible until it was defeated by the English naval ships. The invasion of England was thwarted.
What was the Spanish fleet defeated by the English?
It was Elizabeth I's Royal British Navy that defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588!
When was the spanish armada most popular?
Before it left Spain in 1588 and was defeated by the English
Why is 1588 a red letter year in World History?
The English may most definitely say that 1588 was a red letter year in history. That is the year that the Spanish Armada sailed across the English Channel and was defeated by the English navy.
Who defeated the Spanish Armada and what year?
The Armada was defeated in 1588. The Fleet reached Gravelines off the Spanish Netherlands where they were defeated by an English Naval force. The Spanish withdrew and sailed north but were again disrupted by sever weather. 24 vessels were wrecked on the coasts if Ireland. Out of 130 ships that sailed from Spain, 50 failed to return
Where did the English beat the spanish armada in 1588?
on the English channel, i think. it was some sea... but I'm pretty sure it was the English channel.
