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The Spanish Armada

What is an armada?

An armada is a fleet of warships.

What is the Spanish Armada?

The Spanish Armada was the Spanish fleet that sailed against England in 1588.

Why did Spain attack England?

Because Phillip II wanted to be the king and make England Catholic, but Elizabeth I didnt so he attacked England.

Why was the Spanish Armada so important in history?


If it had succeeded in the attack against Britain and it would have been invaded it most likely had become a catholic nation and it would have established Spain as the leading power in Europe. It is likely that Spain would have colonised North America, not Britain and maybe Americans would be speaking Spanish as their first language.

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