How did developments in the New World contribute to the breakdown of relations between England and Spain?

This lesson examines how developments in the New World contributed to the breakdown of relations with Spain. It will introduce the concept of the 'New World' in the 16th century and discuss the causes of the increased global exploration under Elizabeth I. It will then look at the role of different factors including trade and commercial rivalry, privateering and Drake's circumnavigation of the globe in contributing to escalating tension. It will consider how both King Philip II of Spain and Elizabeth I reacted to these developments.

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Q1.How were Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots related?

They were second cousins They were sisters They were half sisters

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Q2.Who was Elizabeth's 'spymaster' who oversaw her intelligence network of spies?

Sir Francis Walsingham Sir Robert Cecil Sir Robert Dudley

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Q3.Who did Elizabeth I give support to in 1585 which angered King Philip II of Spain?

Mary Queen of Scots The Dutch Protestants James, King of Scots

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Q4.Under the Act for the Preservation of the Queen's Safety (1585) if Mary was found guilty of plotting to overthrow Elizabeth, what would happen to her?

She would still have a valid claim to the throne She would be banned from succeeding to the throne Nothing

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Q5.In which plot did Walsingham uncover a coded letter from Mary where she gave her support to the overthrow of Elizabeth?

The Ridolfi Plot, 1571. The Throckmorton Plot, 1583 The Babington Plot, 1586

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Q6.What did Elizabeth sign in 1587 which was used to execute Mary Queen of Scots?

The Act for the Preservation of the Queens Safety The death warrant A warrant for her arrest

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Q7.What did Elizabeth I hear rumours of in January 1587 which prompted her to sign Mary's death warrant?

A landing of a Spanish fleet in Wales A landing of a French fleet in Wales A landing of a Scottish fleet in Wales

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Q8.How did Elizabeth react to the news of Mary Queen of Scots execution?

She was devastated She was happy She didn't react to it at all

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Q9.After Mary Queen of Scots was executed. What did Elizabeth I claim?

She had intended to sign the death warrant for Mary's execution She never signed the death warrant for Mary's execution She only signed the death warrant for Mary's execution as a 'precaution'

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Q10.Who did Elizabeth I blame for the execution of Mary Queen of Scots?

Herself Her secretary King Philip II of Spain

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

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Question 10

Q1.How were Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots related?

They were second cousins They were sisters They were half sisters

1/10

Q2.Who was Elizabeth's 'spymaster' who oversaw her intelligence network of spies?

Sir Francis Walsingham Sir Robert Cecil Sir Robert Dudley

2/10

Q3.Who did Elizabeth I give support to in 1585 which angered King Philip II of Spain?

Mary Queen of Scots The Dutch Protestants James, King of Scots

3/10

Q4.Under the Act for the Preservation of the Queen's Safety (1585) if Mary was found guilty of plotting to overthrow Elizabeth, what would happen to her?

She would still have a valid claim to the throne She would be banned from succeeding to the throne Nothing

4/10

Q5.In which plot did Walsingham uncover a coded letter from Mary where she gave her support to the overthrow of Elizabeth?

The Ridolfi Plot, 1571. The Throckmorton Plot, 1583 The Babington Plot, 1586

5/10

Q6.What did Elizabeth sign in 1587 which was used to execute Mary Queen of Scots?

The Act for the Preservation of the Queens Safety The death warrant A warrant for her arrest

6/10

Q7.What did Elizabeth I hear rumours of in January 1587 which prompted her to sign Mary's death warrant?

A landing of a Spanish fleet in Wales A landing of a French fleet in Wales A landing of a Scottish fleet in Wales

7/10

Q8.How did Elizabeth react to the news of Mary Queen of Scots execution?

She was devastated She was happy She didn't react to it at all

8/10

Q9.After Mary Queen of Scots was executed. What did Elizabeth I claim?

She had intended to sign the death warrant for Mary's execution She never signed the death warrant for Mary's execution She only signed the death warrant for Mary's execution as a 'precaution'

9/10

Q10.Who did Elizabeth I blame for the execution of Mary Queen of Scots?

Herself Her secretary King Philip II of Spain

10/10

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How did developments in the New World contribute to the breakdown of relations between England and Spain?.

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Q1.What trade had England relied on in the Netherlands which was disrupted due to trade restrictions in Elizabeth's reign?

The tea trade The wool and cloth trade The tobacco trade

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Q2.Which of these is NOT a reason why global exploration increased under Elizabeth I.

New technologies such as the astrolabe A desire to establish new trade routes A desire to circumnavigate the globe

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Q3.Where did the 'New Word' primarily refer to in the 16th century?

The Americas England Spain

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Q4.Which country controlled much of the New World in the 16th century?

England Spain The Netherlands

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Q5.What does 'circumnavigation' mean?

To sail the whole way around something To make a huge short-cut around something To navigate around a circumference Others

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Q6.How much treasure did Sir Francis Drake bring back from his voyage on the Golden Hind in 1580?

£4,000 worth of treasure £40,000 worth of treasure £400,000 worth of treasure

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Q7.Which of these did Drake NOT do DURING his voyage on the Golden Hind between 1577 and 1580?

Attacked Spanish ports and ships Circumnavigated the globe Became a knight

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Q8.How did Elizabeth I respond to Drake's return to England in 1580 after his circumnavigation of the globe?

She did not do anything She made him a knight She threw him in prison for his privateering

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Q9.What was the name of the territory that Francis Drake claimed during his voyage upon the Golden Hind between 1577 and 1580?

New Albion New England New Spain

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Q10.What was a 'privateer'?

Someone who attacks enemy ships at sea WITH a license from the government. Someone who attacks enemy ships at sea WITHOUT a license from the government. Someone who goes on voyages of exploration in private and without a crew

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Q11.What did King Philip II of Spain think of English privateering?

He thought it was great and he welcomed it He did not have an opinion on it He thought it was piracy and a direct attack on Spanish interests

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How did developments in the New World contribute to the breakdown of relations between England and Spain?.

You should complete this exit quiz after you have completed the lesson 'How did developments in the New World contribute to the breakdown of relations between England and Spain?'

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Q1.What trade had England relied on in the Netherlands which was disrupted due to trade restrictions in Elizabeth's reign?

The tea trade The wool and cloth trade The tobacco trade

1/11

Q2.Which of these is NOT a reason why global exploration increased under Elizabeth I.

New technologies such as the astrolabe A desire to establish new trade routes A desire to circumnavigate the globe

2/11

Q3.Where did the 'New Word' primarily refer to in the 16th century?

The Americas England Spain

3/11

Q4.Which country controlled much of the New World in the 16th century?

England Spain The Netherlands

4/11

Q5.What does 'circumnavigation' mean?

To sail the whole way around something To make a huge short-cut around something To navigate around a circumference Others

5/11

Q6.How much treasure did Sir Francis Drake bring back from his voyage on the Golden Hind in 1580?

£4,000 worth of treasure £40,000 worth of treasure £400,000 worth of treasure

6/11

Q7.Which of these did Drake NOT do DURING his voyage on the Golden Hind between 1577 and 1580?

Attacked Spanish ports and ships Circumnavigated the globe Became a knight

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Q8.How did Elizabeth I respond to Drake's return to England in 1580 after his circumnavigation of the globe?

She did not do anything She made him a knight She threw him in prison for his privateering

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Q9.What was the name of the territory that Francis Drake claimed during his voyage upon the Golden Hind between 1577 and 1580?

New Albion New England New Spain

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Q10.What was a 'privateer'?

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Q11.What did King Philip II of Spain think of English privateering?

He thought it was great and he welcomed it He did not have an opinion on it He thought it was piracy and a direct attack on Spanish interests

11/11

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