Challenges to Elizabeth: The Spanish Armada
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of the Spanish Armada's threat to Elizabeth I, focusing on understanding the events leading up to and following the Armada's attempt to invade England.
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Challenges to Elizabeth: The Spanish Armada
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Introduction to the Spanish Armada
Source A: A contemporary account of the Spanish Armada 'The attempt by the Spanish to invade England was a bold and dangerous plan, driven by religious motives and the ambition of Philip II of Spain.' Provenance: Written by a historian in the 17th century, summarizing the event.
Events Leading to the Armada
Source B: Queen Elizabeth's speech to her troops 'I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too.' Provenance: Speech given by Elizabeth I in 1588, rallying her troops.
Consequences of the Spanish Armada's Defeat
Source C: A historian's view 'The defeat of the Spanish Armada marked a turning point in English history, boosting national confidence and establishing England as a major naval power.' Provenance: Written by a modern historian analyzing the event's impact.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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