Why Relations With Spain Collapsed Flashcards

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What was the main religious reason relations between England and Spain collapsed under Elizabeth I?

England became Protestant, but Spain stayed Catholic. This made Philip II see Elizabeth as an enemy.

Dutch Protestants rebelled against Spain. Elizabeth sent money and weapons, so Spain thought she was helping its enemies.

In the Treaty of Nonsuch, Elizabeth agreed to send soldiers to help the Dutch rebels. Spain saw this as open war.

Drake and other privateers attacked Spanish ships and stole gold. Elizabeth shared the profits, so Spain blamed her.

Gold from Italian bankers to Spain was on ships in English ports. Elizabeth took the money, and Spain felt robbed.

Spain tried to keep all trade with its American colonies. English sailors broke this rule, so both sides clashed at sea.

Spain backed Catholic plots, like the Ridolfi Plot, to replace Elizabeth. This proved to Elizabeth that Spain was a direct threat.

In the Treaty of Joinville, Spain joined with French Catholics to defeat Protestantism. Elizabeth feared they would next attack Protestant England.

Drake attacked the Spanish port of Cadiz and destroyed many ships. This was a clear attack on Spain’s plan to invade.

Mary was a Catholic queen. Her death shocked Catholic Europe and gave Philip II another reason to attack Elizabeth.