There were a number of factors that helped cause the spanish armada 2. The spanish netherlands lacked an acceptable port from which the armada could take on extra troops. A spanish galeas occupies the foreground, an english race galleon to her left and right. The spanish aramda is a radical interpretation of why philip iis armada of 1588 failed so disastrously. This book is the utmost authority on the spanish armada. The long prologue and first chapter provide background on elizabeths accession to the throne and the subsequent suppression of english catholicism. Spanish armada topic pack posted on november 28, 2019 by ofamily we are busy looking at medieval england in quite a lot of detail at the moment but that does not stop the kids asking about other events that dont slot in to the medieval timeframe. In this spanish armada study guide worksheet, students discover the background and significant details of this event in world history. Ireland and the spanish armada 1588 the irish story. Students then swap books and using the peer assessment pens green they use the marking codes or highlight relevant text. Philip planned to send a huge fleet to the netherlands, meet up with parma and ferry the army to england. The english channel, the north sea and the seas around the north and west of scotland, the orkneys and the west of ireland combatants in the spanish armada campaign.
In 1588, an army of spanish battleships known as the spanish armada set off from flanders with the aim of invading england and overthrowing queen elizabeth i. This books analyzes and dismisses commonly held myths and theories, delves into the fleets with great yet understandable detail, looks at the treatment disparity between the english and spanish sailors after the war elizabeth treated hers very poorly in comparison to philip, and provides multiple helpful images and diagrams. See more ideas about spanish armada, spanish and social studies lesson plans. Englands attempts to repel this fleet involved the first naval battles to be fought entirely with heavy guns, and. Nov 28, 2019 spanish armada topic pack posted on november 28, 2019 by ofamily we are busy looking at medieval england in quite a lot of detail at the moment but that does not stop the kids asking about other events that dont slot in to the medieval timeframe. Books the spanish armada by colin martin and geoffrey parker london 1998, 2nd edition manchester 1999 armada 15881988 by. See more ideas about spanish armada, renaissance jewelry and ancient jewelry. Elizabeth and the spanish armada lesson plan share my lesson. The english armada, also known as the counter armada or the drakenorris expedition, was an attack fleet sent against spain by queen elizabeth i of england in 1589, during the undeclared anglospanish war 15851604 and the eighty years war.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It postulates the annexation of england and indeed a great part of the british isles into the expanding spanish empire of phillip ii, and the consequences of such a. Find lots of background information about the spanish armada. Fourteen of the ships were lost directly to the actions of spanish naval forces. It was able to avoid all boarding attempts by the spanish, but it lost a lot of ammunition with failed longdistance shots, which merely damaged replaceable spanish rigging. The armada s first attempt to sail was cut short by a nasty storm in april of 1588. History earlymodern history 1500 1750 monarchs and world leaders.
Colin martin underwater archaeologist and geoffrey parkers historian the spanish armada is an impressive and groundbreaking piece of multidisciplinary scholarship. English ships carry the red cross of st george on a white background. The english fleet confronted the armada as it neared plymouth. Irelands role in the inglorious end of phillip of spains attempt to invade england. The armada spanish for fleet, manned by spaniards, portuguese, italians, germans, dutch, flemings, irish and. It was led by sir francis drake as admiral and sir john norreys as general, and failed to drive home the advantage england had. This lesson plan will give you important discussion questions, topics, a quiz, and an activity that will help students understand the spanish armada and its place in history. On september 16, 1588 seven spanish ships appeared off liscannor, sighted by nicholas cahane, an agent of boetius clancy, the high sherriff of county clare. The spanish armada by robert hutchinson is a fascinating look into the almost mythic story of armadas attempt to restore catholicism to england. Jun 10, 2003 this lesson can be used for whole class shared reading, perhaps as part of a literacy session. Medina sidonia was an aristocrat without naval command experience but was. Elizabeth and the spanish armada lesson plan lesson plan template and teaching resources. The activity has been differentiated into 3 bands of challenge for a very mixed ability group.
Ks2 the spanish armada map of europe worksheet twinkl. Hutchinsons the spanish armada recounts the epic failure of king phillip iis planned invasion of england in 1588. Hutchinson focuses his story on the intelligence gathering by both the spanish and the english from the preparation of the armada through to its ultimate failure. Creative commons noderivatives other resources by this author. This is the storey of the defeast of the spanish armada covering the 12 days july 30 to august 10 1588 when 103 ships entered the english channel and failed to attack the english fleet at plymouth failed to get an anchoreage in the solent,failed to contact the duke of parmas army, disbanded in chaos from the english fire shipws and lost the battle of gravellines and because. Related links about the spanish armada about elizabeth i elizabeths spanish armada speech. Apr 11, 20 the spanish armada by robert hutchinson is a fascinating look into the almost mythic story of armada s attempt to restore catholicism to england. Your child can track the route of the spanish armada and its arduous journey with our european map activity sheet. The great enterprise against england 1588 by angus konstam, the spani. This lesson can be used for whole class shared reading, perhaps as part of a literacy session. Spanish armada topic pack ofamily learning together. Dec 11, 2012 as the spanish armada set sail through the english channel, the sailed in a crescent formation, almost a half moon shape, and were traveling very close together. The book covers queen elizabeths reign over a turbulent nation, while the duke of parma plans the invasion of england from the netherlands.
Feb 17, 2011 books the spanish armada by colin martin and geoffrey parker london 1998, 2nd edition manchester 1999 armada 15881988 by m. Resource spanish armada double lesson mrs humanities. A map activity tracking the course of the spanish armada. Medina sidonia was an aristocrat without naval command experience but was made commander by king. How close did the spanish come to invading england in 1588. The causes and the eventual result of the armada have never been that open to interpretation but the reasons for the extraordinary failure have been. Timeline spanish armada win alternative history fandom. The spanish armada for ks1 and ks2 children the spanish. It cost twothirds of the entire revenue from the spanish empire to. A summary of the spanish armada the spanish armada ks3. Cartographer robert adams created these maps for a 1590 book chronicling the famed naval campaign.
Firstly, primarily acts of religious execution of mary also, secondly, political finally, in addition. Watch a bbc bitesize introduction to the spanish armada for ks2. The previous battle in the british battles series is the battle of flodden. Visit the national maritime museums animated tudor exploration website. Source details a series of charts showing the route of the armada, the extent of the english pursuit and those towns which contributed ships to the english fleet. It was published in 1959 by houghton mifflin company, and mattingly won a special pulitzer prize for the work in 1960 as a first class history and a literary work of high order.
Students read 7 sections of information and examine photographs and maps. The spanish armada was one part of a planned invasion of england by king philip ii of spain. The spanish army and its commander, the duke of parma were in the netherlands. Use a full sentence to answer the question in a thesis statement eg. This new edition is based on a fresh examination of archival sources across europe, combined with the archaeological investigation of some of its wrecked ships off the coasts of scotland and ireland. The crucial period from february 1587 to december 1588 is presented in a series of detailed, dramatic scenes. The english fleet gives battle to the spanish armada. June to september 1588 area of the spanish armada campaign. On this page is a map of the english channel showing the progress of the spanish armada. In the late 16th century, spain was the most powerful empire in the known world. The english fleet lost about 40 ships, plus the 18 launches destroyed or captured at corunna and lisbon. Spains king, philip ii, ruled much of the new world. Timeline spanish armada win diverges from normal history in that it hypothesizes that the spanish succeeded in defeating the english in the undeclared anglospanish war 1585 1604, or until 1588 in this alternate timeline. Help your child to embed the order of the events of the spanish armada by using the timeline activity sheets.
As the spanish armada set sail through the english channel, the sailed in a crescent formation, almost a half moon shape, and were traveling very close together. A summary of the spanish armada the spanish armada. The new edition has been extensively revised to incorporate ten further years of research. There is also a timeline, which you can use to make a board game. Jul 25, 2019 a giant spanish invasion fleet was completed by 1587, but sir francis drakes daring raid on the armadas supplies in the port of cadiz delayed the armadas departure until may 1588.
This involves looking at sources to interpret why the spanish were defeated. At the time, it was the largest fleet ever seen in europe and philip ii of spain considered it invincible. Timeline spanish armada win diverges from normal history in that it hypothesizes that the spanish succeeded in defeating the english in the undeclared anglo spanish war 1585 1604, or until 1588 in this alternate timeline. The armada is a popular history by garrett mattinglya historian who taught at columbia universityabout the attempt of the spanish armada to invade england in 1588. Written in amazing detail by robert hutchinson, the story sets the stage of the spanish armada campaign in 1588, showing the ascension to the throne by elizabeth, and the events of the time in england and spain that led to war. It postulates the annexation of england and indeed a great part of the british isles into the expanding spanish empire of phillip ii, and the consequences.
Spanish armada map of 1588 battle locations this map image depicts the battle locations where the spanish and british fleets fought each other during 1588. One useful technique is to have the map enlarged on a colour overhead slide. Context during july 1588 the spanish armada sailed up the english channel. The genesis of the fighting was the spanish armadas trip to the english channel, as ordered by king philip ii of spain. Related maps map of the northeastern atlantic elizabethan naval war. In this spanish armada study guide instructional activity, learners discover the background and significant details of this event in world history. Spanish armada, also called armada or invincible armada, spanish armada espanola or armada invencible, the great fleet sent by king philip ii of spain in 1588 to invade england in conjunction with a spanish army from flanders. This the spanish armada graphic organizer is suitable for 9th 12th grade. With the english constantly watching their coasts, the second the spanish armada came barreling through the english channel they were spotted and beacons were lit all along the coast.
The series of battles that unfolds with these seven maps is considered one of the most important campaigns in naval history. Ancient world earliest periods, from ancient egypt to the saxons. Classes continued spain during the era of absolutism. The new edition has been extensively revised to incorporate ten further. Map description historical map of the route of the spanish armada, 1588. The second part of the book is devoted to the naval battle from the first sight of the armada off the scilly isles to the return of its broken remnants to the ports of spain. Jun 10, 2003 on this page is a map of the english channel showing the progress of the spanish armada.
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