The Battle of the Spanish Armada

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What is Lord Howard's famous quote?

"We pluck their feathers by little and little."

Spanish Armada

A fleet of Spanish war ships

Why did Spain's King Philip II decide to attack England?

England stole a large amount of Spain's gold

Why was Francis Drake called the "Master Thief" by the Spanish?

He raided their ships to steal their gold

Why was Francis Drake considered a hero in England?

His ships were loaded with gold he stole from the Spanish

Francis Drake

Most famous English captain

Does the outcome of the Battle of the Spanish Armada prove that having mores soldiers, sailors, and bigger ships were better?

No; English won + had smaller ships, less soldiers, and less sailors

What were the 2 advantages the English had over the Spanish?

Smaller ships and more powerful guns

What does this quote mean?

The English were attempting to win the Battle of the Spanish Armada by damaging their ships one by one.


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