How did Elizabeth's direct action provoke all-out war with Spain?

This lesson examines how Elizabeth's further intervention in the Netherlands between 1585 and 1587 lead to all out war with Spain in 1588. It looks specifically at the role of the Earl of Leicester's campaign in the Netherlands and Drake's 'singeing of the King of Spain's beard' in escalating tension further.

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Q1.Which of these was NOT a demand issued by the Dutch in the Pacification of Ghent in 1576?

All Spanish troops should leave the Netherlands Protestants should be allowed to practice their religion freely King Philip II of Spain should become Protestant

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Q2.Who did Spain sign the Treaty of Joinville with in 1584?

The Spanish Catholic League The French Catholic League The English Catholic League

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Q3.Who did Elizabeth I try to negotiate a marriage alliance with in the 1570s?

King Philip of Spain The Duke of Parma The Duke of Alencon

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Q4.Who did England sign the Treaty of Nonsuch with in 1585?

The Dutch The French The Spanish

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Q5.What event was the Pacification of Ghent issued after in 1576?

The Spanish Fury The Spanish Fire The Spanish Frustration

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Q6.How many soldiers did Elizabeth I send in a mercenary army to help the Dutch in 1577?

6,000 60,000 600,000

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Q7.The leader of the Dutch rebels was assassinated in 1584. What was his name?

The Duke of Parma Don Juan William Duke of Orange

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Q8.How much money did Elizabeth I give to the Duke of Alencon to resume his fight against Spain in the Netherlands?

£7,000 £70,000 £700,000

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Q9.What was the aim of the Treaty of Joinville which was signed by Spain and the French Catholic League in 1585?

To end Catholicism in Europe. To end Protestantism in Europe.

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Q10.Which country did King Philip II gain in 1580 which made his position even stronger?

Spain Portugal The Netherlands

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Q1.Which of these was NOT a demand issued by the Dutch in the Pacification of Ghent in 1576?

All Spanish troops should leave the Netherlands Protestants should be allowed to practice their religion freely King Philip II of Spain should become Protestant

1/10

Q2.Who did Spain sign the Treaty of Joinville with in 1584?

The Spanish Catholic League The French Catholic League The English Catholic League

2/10

Q3.Who did Elizabeth I try to negotiate a marriage alliance with in the 1570s?

King Philip of Spain The Duke of Parma The Duke of Alencon

3/10

Q4.Who did England sign the Treaty of Nonsuch with in 1585?

The Dutch The French The Spanish

4/10

Q5.What event was the Pacification of Ghent issued after in 1576?

The Spanish Fury The Spanish Fire The Spanish Frustration

5/10

Q6.How many soldiers did Elizabeth I send in a mercenary army to help the Dutch in 1577?

6,000 60,000 600,000

6/10

Q7.The leader of the Dutch rebels was assassinated in 1584. What was his name?

The Duke of Parma Don Juan William Duke of Orange

7/10

Q8.How much money did Elizabeth I give to the Duke of Alencon to resume his fight against Spain in the Netherlands?

£7,000 £70,000 £700,000

8/10

Q9.What was the aim of the Treaty of Joinville which was signed by Spain and the French Catholic League in 1585?

To end Catholicism in Europe. To end Protestantism in Europe.

9/10

Q10.Which country did King Philip II gain in 1580 which made his position even stronger?

Spain Portugal The Netherlands

10/10

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How did Elizabeth’s direct action provoke all out war with Spain?

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Q1.Who did Elizabeth I sign the Treaty of Nonsuch with in 1585?

The French Catholic League The Dutch The Spanish

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Q2.Who did Elizabeth I decide would lead a campaign to the Netherlands with 6,000 men?

William Cecil Robert Dudley Francis Drake

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Q3.Why was Elizabeth I reluctant to fully equip Dudley with the ability to crush the Spanish?

She did not have enough money She still wanted to negotiate with the Spanish She did not trust Dudley

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Q4.What did the Dutch offer Elizabeth I in 1576?

Sovereignty over the Netherlands Sovereignty over Spain Sovereignty over England

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Q5.What title did the Dutch offer Dudley that he accepted without Elizabeth's permission?

King of the Netherlands Governor-General of the Netherlands Supreme Governor of the Netherlands

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Q6.Why was Sir Robert Dudley recalled home from the Netherlands in 1587?

Because his mission in the Netherlands was viewed as a success Because his mission in the Netherlands was viewed as a failure

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Q7.What name was given to Drake's attack on the Spanish fleet at Cadiz harbour in 1587?

The cutting of the King's beard The destruction of the King's beard The singeing of the King's beard

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Q8.How many Spanish ships did Drake managed to destroy during the 'singeing of the King's beard' in 1587?

3 30 300

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Q9.How long did the 'singeing of the King's beard' delay King Philip II's naval invasion of England?

One week One month One year

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Q10.When did King Philip II of Spain launch the Spanish Armada?

July 1586 July 1587 July 1588

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How did Elizabeth’s direct action provoke all out war with Spain?

You should complete this quiz after completing the lesson 'How did Elizabeth’s direct action provoke all out war with Spain?'

Question 1

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Question 3

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Question 7

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Question 10

Q1.Who did Elizabeth I sign the Treaty of Nonsuch with in 1585?

The French Catholic League The Dutch The Spanish

1/10

Q2.Who did Elizabeth I decide would lead a campaign to the Netherlands with 6,000 men?

William Cecil Robert Dudley Francis Drake

2/10

Q3.Why was Elizabeth I reluctant to fully equip Dudley with the ability to crush the Spanish?

She did not have enough money She still wanted to negotiate with the Spanish She did not trust Dudley

3/10

Q4.What did the Dutch offer Elizabeth I in 1576?

Sovereignty over the Netherlands Sovereignty over Spain Sovereignty over England

4/10

Q5.What title did the Dutch offer Dudley that he accepted without Elizabeth's permission?

King of the Netherlands Governor-General of the Netherlands Supreme Governor of the Netherlands

5/10

Q6.Why was Sir Robert Dudley recalled home from the Netherlands in 1587?

Because his mission in the Netherlands was viewed as a success Because his mission in the Netherlands was viewed as a failure

6/10

Q7.What name was given to Drake's attack on the Spanish fleet at Cadiz harbour in 1587?

The cutting of the King's beard The destruction of the King's beard The singeing of the King's beard

7/10

Q8.How many Spanish ships did Drake managed to destroy during the 'singeing of the King's beard' in 1587?

3 30 300

8/10

Q9.How long did the 'singeing of the King's beard' delay King Philip II's naval invasion of England?

One week One month One year

9/10

Q10.When did King Philip II of Spain launch the Spanish Armada?

July 1586 July 1587 July 1588

10/10

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