The Anglo-Spanish War (1585-1604) was a conflict between Catholic Spain and Protestant England, sparked by religious differences and political tensions. Key events included the support of the Dutch Revolt by England, the infamous Spanish Armada, and the role of privateering in disrupting Spanish trade. The Treaty of London ultimately concluded the war, allowing both nations to recover and focus on other matters.
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Spain, a staunch Catholic power, was at odds with Protestant England
English Support for Dutch Revolt
England's support for the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule contributed to the onset of hostilities
English Privateers' Plundering
English privateers' plundering of Spanish treasure fleets and settlements in the New World further fueled the conflict
The deterioration of relations was marked by the seizure of English ships by the Spanish in 1568, leading to the onset of hostilities
The assassination of William of Orange and the fall of Antwerp heightened tensions between Spain and England
Spanish Armada's Attempt to Invade England
The Spanish Armada's attempt to invade England in 1588 was a critical moment in the war
English Counterattack in 1589
The English counterattack, known as the English Armada, was unsuccessful in achieving its goals in Spain and Portugal
The naval engagements, including the Spanish Armada and the English Armada, inflicted heavy losses on both sides and depleted their resources
The war extended beyond Europe, affecting Spanish colonies in the Americas and contested territories in the Netherlands
English Privateers' Disruption of Spanish Commerce
English privateers, such as Sir Francis Drake and Christopher Newport, disrupted Spanish trade and captured valuable treasures
English Military Support for Dutch Independence and Irish Rebellion
English forces engaged in military operations in the Netherlands to support Dutch independence and in Ireland to aid the Irish Catholics' rebellion against English rule
The deaths of Philip II and Elizabeth I in 1598 and 1603, respectively, paved the way for peace negotiations
The Treaty of London, signed in 1604, brought an end to the war with generally equitable terms for both Spain and England
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The ______-______ War lasted from ______ to ______, instigated by differences in faith and governance.
Anglo-Spanish
1585
1604
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Tensions escalated when ______ seized ______ ships in ______, leading to the eventual clash between the two nations.
Spain
English
1568
02
Fall of Antwerp significance
Antwerp's fall in 1585 escalated conflict, leading England to support Dutch rebels against Spanish control.
