Outbreak of war with Spain, 1585–88 Flashcards

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What was the Treaty of Nonsuch (1585)?

An agreement between Elizabeth and the Dutch Protestant rebels in which she promised to send troops and money against Spain.

What did Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, do in the Netherlands from 1585?

He led English troops there, stopped the Spanish capturing the deep-water port of Flushing, and accepted the title of Governor-General, which angered Elizabeth and Spain.

Give one reason Elizabeth intervened directly in the Netherlands in 1585.

To stop Spain gaining full control of Dutch ports, which could be used to launch an invasion of England.

What was the raid on Cadiz (1587), known as 'singeing the King of Spain's beard'?

Drake's attack on the Spanish naval base at Cadiz, destroying ships and supplies, which delayed the Armada by a year and left it short of provisions.

Why did the assassination of William of Orange (1584) matter to Elizabeth?

The Dutch rebels lost their leader just as the Duke of Parma was winning back the Netherlands, so the revolt looked likely to collapse without direct English help.

How large an army did England agree to pay for under the Treaty of Nonsuch (1585)?

About 7,400 soldiers, commanded by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester.

Give one reason Leicester's campaign in the Netherlands (1585–88) achieved little.

Elizabeth still wanted a deal with Philip II and avoided open war, so she starved Leicester of men and money. He could only harass Parma's forces, not defeat them.