WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Spanish Armada was one part of a planned invasion of England by King Philip II of Spain. Launched in 1588, ‘la felicissima armada’, or ‘the most fortunate fleet’, was made up of roughly 150 ships and 18, 000 men.

Detailed explanation-2: -It was after the 1585 raids that Philip II told the pope he intended to invade England. Drake’s raids triggered Philip II’s decision. Philip II’s religious beliefs did not directly lead to the Armada, but were important. The pope wanted Catholics to overthrow Elizabeth I and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots.

Detailed explanation-3: -Off the coast of Gravelines, France, Spain’s so-called “Invincible Armada” is defeated by an English naval force under the command of Lord Charles Howard and Sir Francis Drake.

Detailed explanation-4: -Philip was the self-proclaimed protector of the Roman Catholic Church. He sought to limit the spread of Protestantism, and he ultimately completed the work of unification begun by Ferdinand and Isabella (the “Catholic Monarchs”) in the Iberian Peninsula.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Spanish Armada set sail from Spain in July 1588, with the mission of overthrowing the Protestant Queen Elizabeth I and restoring Catholic rule over England.