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Why could Spain no longer block English entry into the ne world?
The destruction of the Spanish Armada in 1588 by the English under Francis Drake. The Spanish Armada and army badly outnumbered and out-gunned the English, but the tactical use of fire ships in the narrow English channel allowed an English victory. The Spanish Fleet was devastated as was the power of all of Spain.This is where the term "Black Irish" comes from. Remnants of the Armada sailed north and their ships crashed upon Ireland's rocky shores, the Spaniards integrated with the local population bringing with them their dark hair.
How did English settlers come to the New World?
The English came to America by English ships. They built their ships and used them for long voyages.
Carried by spanish treasure ships?
Gold bullion, silver and pearls were sometimes carried by Spanish treasure ships. However, they sometimes carried more ordinary items such as tobacco and lumber.
What was the largest of the three ships which brought English to Jamestown?
The Susan Constant
What does amada mean in English?
If you mean 'armada', it means fleet, as in a fleet of ships.
What is the difference between pirate and a raider?
A raider Isn't necessarily a pirate, although it is a type of ship that is sent out like a pirate to attack ships passing by. A raider can be employed by any nation, for instance if England is at war with Spain and a Spanish vessel passes by an English raider, the English raider will attack it.
How many ships were in the spanish aramada?
The spanish had 150 ships 110 fighting ships and 40 supply ships. The English had 100 ships.
What English captain gained special notoriety for plundering Spanish ships?
Sir Frances Drake is the English captain who plundered Spanish ships and towns.
How many ships did the spanish and English have in 1588 battle?
the spanish had 120 and english had 55
How did the English attacked the Spanish ships?
The English used a tactic of sending Fire burning ships into the Spanish 'army of flanders' to break up the formation!
When English ships were firing on the Spanish why did the Spanish try to get closer?
Because the spanish are stupid as hell.
How many English soilders in the amarda?
No English in the Armada because it was Spanish ships
What was the significance of England's defeat of the spanish armada?
the Spanish ships were larger and slower than the English's and the English had bigger cannons, the Spanish's tactics of naval warfare were to bord the enemies ships but they never got the chance because the English were firing at the Spanish, the Spanish ships where full of people so when they started to panic they were all unable to escape. Also English are so awesome the Spanish died to their pwnage awesomeness
What did the English ships look like in the spanish armada?
With out a doubt the English ships were better made and they were lighter and moved through the water quicker. Spanish ships may have been more elaborate but they were more like clunkers and they did not move as easily through the water. Spanish ships were also easier to sink and they did not have as many weapons and the British ships.
Why didn't the English ships fire their cannons at the Battle off Gravelines during The Spanish Armada until the English were closer to the Spanish ships?
The English ships did fire their cannons at the Battle off Gravelines during The Spanish Armada when at a distance. But they saw those shots only did minor damage, such as to the sails. So, the English drew closer to the Spanish ships and rapidly fired their cannons broadside against them. The Spanish incurred significant damage from this tactic.
What happened in the fight between England and the Spanish Armada?
the English drove them in to sand banksthe English send fire ships to panic the Spanishthe weather pushed the Spanish in to rocks
Who lead the English against the spanish?
lord howard led the English fleet of ships to victory against the spanish armarda.
