The Armada and the War with Spain
The climax of the Anglo-Spanish conflict and its long-term consequences.
Key Questions
- 1Was the defeat of the Armada a turning point or a temporary setback for Spain?
- 2How did the war in the Netherlands drain English resources?
- 3What was the impact of the war on Elizabeth's relationship with Parliament?
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