Key Words

PrivateersDrake

KnighthoodProtestantism

Objectives

1.Describe the poor relationship between England and Spain

2.Explain reasons for this

Henry VIII had died in 1547 leaving the throne of England to his 3 children:

Edward, Mary then Elizabeth.

DIED 1553

DIED 1558

QUEEN IN 1558

Why might two

countries be angry with each other!?!

Using the information sheet with various different pieces of information try to

come up with at least 3 reasons that the Spanish and English are angry with one

another.

Looking at your reasons EXPLAIN why this might make another country angry

enough to want war.

Using your information sheet fill in the gaps to summarise why the Spanish and English are angry with

one another in 1558...........

England became richer under Elizabeth and in 1568 she used money to increase the size of the navy. The new ships that were built were faster than before.

At the end of the year the English navy seized a treasure ship, which was controlled by Spain. Philip II of Spain was very cross and relations between England and Spain worsened. Philip was

also annoyed that Elizabeth had restored Protestantism in England. His anger with England increased further after Elizabeth knighted Francis Drake.

The countries of Europe had an agreement that there would be free trade between them, Drake, however, traded on his own and Philip saw Elizabeth's knighthood of him as an insult to

their agreement and began to prepare for war. Elizabeth provided Drake with a navy of 25 ships and told him to harass Spanish ships.

The English sailor was took Spanish possessions from Colombia and Florida. Philip retaliated by

seizing all English ships in Spanish ports.

When Elizabeth ordered the execution of Catholic Mary Queen of Scots in 1587, Philip increased the numbers of ships bound for England and planned an invasion force. Once again his plans were upset by Drake who managed to enter Spanish waters and burn large numbers of the

ships bound for England.

Write a letter from Spain to England telling Elizabeth I why you are angry.

Remember to use language that shows you are not happy and try to include at least 3 different facts you have learnt in class today.

England became............... under Elizabeth and in ..........she used money to increase the size of the .............. The new ships that were built were ................ than before.

At the end of the year the English navy seized a ...........................ship, which was controlled by ................ Philip II of Spain was very cross and relations between England and Spain ............................ Philip was also

annoyed that Elizabeth had restored ................................in England. His anger with England increased further after Elizabeth knighted Francis .................

The countries of Europe had an agreement that there would be free .............between them, Drake, however, traded on his own and ................. saw Elizabeth's knighthood of him as an insult to their

agreement and began to prepare for ............ Elizabeth provided Drake with a navy of ........ ships and told him to harass ...................... ships.

The English sailor was took Spanish possessions from Colombia and Florida. Philip retaliated by seizing

all .....................ships in Spanish ports.

When Elizabeth ordered the ......................... of Catholic Mary Queen of Scots in 1587, Philip increased the numbers of ships bound for ...................... and planned an invasion force. Once again his plans were upset

by Drake who managed to enter Spanish waters and ..................large numbers of the ships bound for England.

richer Protestantism

25 faster Spanish worsened

war treasure 1568 trade Navy execution

Spain Phillip English Drake England burn

I am Elizabeth I, Queen of England. My mother Anne Boleyn was a Protestant Queen and my father

started the Church of England, a proud and peaceful faith. Not like corrupt Catholics who

murder and steal in the name of God. I will not stand for any threat to my rule, that is why I had my Catholic Cousin executed, she was plotting to take

my throne.

As for the seas, we are an Island, a powerful nation with the largest Navy in the world and the most

impressive ships, if my Privateers plunder and steal they are only taking from pirates. Francis Drake is loyal noble and an excellent Captain, I am proud to offer him a knighthood in honour of his service to

this great nation.

I am Phillip, King of Spain. We are a great Catholic nation and serve God and the Pope loyally, unlike

that heretic Elizabeth. Mary, Queen of the Scots is the true Queen of England, I would like to see her

on the throne.

Elizabeth turned down my marriage proposal, we could have combined our two empires and ruled

the oceans, instead she insults us by building such a large navy which is clearly intended to rob our

Spanish Galleons of their treasures.

Elizabeth insults my intelligence by Knighting Francis Drake, I know it is him stealing from our

ships in the name of his country. We had an agreement to trade fairly they are not honouring

this!

Key Words

NavyArmada

Objectives

1.Describe the events of 1558

2.Explain why the Spanish were defeated

3.Analyse key reasons for victory

The events are all in a muddle! To work out how to beat the Armada we need you to put them back into the

correct order.....

Using the information sheet write out the correct order of events into your

book, then number them.

WHEN you have done this collect a blank map and create a map showing

the route taken by the Spanish, highlight important places and key

events on your map.

Looking at the evidence below and then write out a sentence explaining each reason for the defeat of the armada.

‘I sent you to fight with men

not the weather’

PHILLIP II TALKING TO SURVIVORS

‘God blew with his wind and they were scattered’

ON THE ARMADA MEDAL ISSUED BY

ELIZABETH I

‘Though the English ships were smaller and fewer than those opposed to them, they were

better built and better manned... Their skilful use of artillery gave

them a great advantage’

A HISTORY OF ENGLAND 1920

‘the Spanish fleet was conquered for the first time. But not by men, nor by the ships... It was defeated by the weather... Only against the hurricane and the gales

did we lose’

THE GLORIOUS SPANISH ARMADA 1940

Weather Design of English Ships

Spanish Mistakes English weapons and tactics

Using the same reasons put them in priority order. This means at the top should be the reason you think MOST likely caused the

defeat of the Spanish and then at the bottom the reason you think LEAST likely caused the defeat of the Spanish.

EXPLAIN your reasons underneath

Weather Design of English Ships

Spanish Mistakes English weapons and tactics

Create a newspaper article on the defeat of the Spanish Armada....

You MUST

1)Have a catchy headline2)Use a newspaper layout3)Include facts about the defeat of the Armada4)Use images5)Write at least 1 A4 page

You CAN

1)Write it from either an English or Spanish perspective2)Use computer if you wish

On August 6th 1588, the Spanish Armada anchored at Calais. The English filledeighty ships with flammable material and set fire to them. The ships were allowed tosail towards the Spanish ships.

The Spanish panicked and fled to the open sea. In the open sea, the Armada wasn’t in formation, so the Spanish ships were easy targets for the English artillery. The Spanish tried to sail close to the English ships so their soldiers could board them. However the English ships were too quick and could easily keep their distance. Many Spanish galleons were sunk. The survivors fled north, determined to round Scotland and sail back to Spain.

The Armada successfully sailed round Scotland. However, as it continued on south towards Spain it encountered terrible weather. Strong winds and terrible rain forced many ships onto rocks near Ireland. Some Spanish made it ashore, only to be killed by English soldiers and settlers. Over 25,000 men set out on the Spanish Armada - determined to teach Elizabeth I alesson. Less than 10,000 made it back to Spain safely.