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History: The Spanish Armada
Why was the attack on the Spanish Armada such a significant battle? Your class will learn how Sir Francis Drake defeated the Spanish Armada with the help of a storm, and how this battle helped make England a nation set to explore and...
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History Lesson: Spanish Decline 1588-1900
Pupils consider why Spain's power declined in the 16th century. For this Spanish history lesson, students research the Spanish Armada and other events in Spain during the 16th century and create timelines that feature the information.
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Spanish Armada Crossword
In this Spanish Armada crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 10 clues to identify the correct words and names that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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Spanish Armada Wordsearch
In this Spanish Armada word search learning exercise, high schoolers locate and circle 13 significant names and terms pertaining to this event in world history. A word bank is provided.
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Religious and Political Changes in Europe
Eighth graders examine the Protestant Reformation and the Spanish Armada. After taking notes, they read an excerpt of their textbook and complete a worksheet. To end the activity, they complete a timeline of the major events of both...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Elizabeth and the Spanish Armada
Fordham University provides the words spoken by Elizabeth I to her troops in 1588 when they went to fight the Spanish Armada.
University of Texas at Austin
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Historical Maps: Europe, a.d.1560
Detailed map of Europe around A.D. 1560.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Shifting the Balance of Power
This site introduces ideas about how the English became a naval power and competed with the Spanish in settling the New World.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Folger Exhibitions: Elizabeth I, Then and Now
Tour artifacts from the Folger Shakespeare Library that tell story of Elizabeth's life, times, and reign.
British Library
British Library: Elizabeth I and the Spanish Armada
Through short frames with pictures and narrative, the story of the Armada unfolds. A good background to the battle is also provided. Click on the sources on the index to pull up each frame.
Other
Defeat of the Spanish Armada
Paper on the defeat of the Spanish Armada includes a Summary, the Objectives and Planning of the Armada, the famous storm, and the aftermath.
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National Park Service: John White Colony
This site from the National Park Service details John White and the colony of Roanoke.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Britain in the New World: Early Ventures Fail
Several Englishmen sailed to the New World to establish settlements for England. Read about Sir Humphrey Gilbert's fate, and the mystery of Roanoke. Follow Sir Francis Drake on the map as he circumnavigated the globe.
BBC
Bbc: The Spanish Armada
An article about Elizabeth I and the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Archived.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Britain in the New World
Read about the early English explorers and find out why other countries did much more early exploration than the British. The defeat of the Spanish Armada turned the tide. Discover why the English now could explore and plant colonies.
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National Marine Museum: Seas and Ships: Sir Francis Drake (1542 96)
A biography of Sir Francis Drake. Read about his exploits as a raider of Spanish ships, circumnavigator of the globe, and hero in the battles against the Spanish Armada. Understand why his voyages increased the English claims in the New...
The Newberry Library
Newberry Library: Library Exhibit: Elizabeth I: Ruler and Legend
Full-featured online exhibition about Elizabeth I, her reign, and Elizabethan times.
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Adventurers and Mystics: Richard Hakluyt
This resource provides biographical information about Richard Hakluyt.
The History Place
The History Place: Queen Elizabeth I Against the Armada
The History Place provides a brief overview of the Armada defeat and the speech given by Elizabeth I before the battle.
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Springfield Public School District: Elizabethan England
Springfield Public School District provides comprehensive information on England during the Elizabethan time period. Includes historical figures and events, everyday life, arts and architecture, Shakespeare, and it offers links to other...
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Fitzwilliam Museum: Images of War: Dangers Averted Gold Medal
An exhibition of military and commemorative medals includes this example, attributed to goldsmith and miniaturist Nicholas Hilliard, that celebrates the English defeat, in 1588, of the Spanish Armada.