England vs. Spain
and the spanish Armada
Years 1585-1604
Summary:
The Armada Invasion came after years of tension between England and Spain. The Spanish Armada was a big fleet. It was defeated by an English naval force under the command of Lord Charles Howard and Sir Francis Drake.Key Figures
Sir Francis Drake
English explorer who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and he also helped defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
Lord Charles Howard
He was commander of the English forces during the battles against the Spanish Armada and was chiefly responsible for the victory that saved England from invasion by the Spanish Empire.
Queen Elizabeth I
Elizabeth was the fifth and last monarch of the Tudor dynasty.
http://www.festus.k12.mo.us/webpages/MWeber1/file_viewer.cfm?secFile=11438
A letter to English government giving details about the progress of the Armada. This document is a letter to the English government reporting the whereabouts of the Spanish Armada and how far away they are. The English government received this letter to give them a heads up about the Spanish Armada.
Causes
Root Cause: Phillip wanted to remove Elizabeth I from the throne of England.
Direct Cause: To protect the interests of the Catholic church in England.