Queen Elizabeth Energizes England

1580 Francis Drake

Leads the “Sea dogs” Plundered Spanish ships and brought his stolen goods back

to the Queen First Englishmen to circumnavigate the world

Account of Francis Drake

• Serious hatred of the Spaniards• Serious love for the Queen

What kind of a relationship do you think existed between Queen Elizabeth and Sir Francis Drake?

3 Major Causes for Conflict between England and Spain:

1) Spain is upset that England is plundering their ships: stealing their goods and killing their sailors

2) Queen Elizabeth “knights” Drake- ignoring much Spanish protest

3) England is now officially a Protestant nation: The Pope backs Spain in their quest to take over England

3 Major Effects of Conflict between England and Spain:

1) Spanish are offended by the Queens blatant disregard

2) Pope gives his blessing to the Spanish in the hopes of returning England to Catholicism

3) 1588- 130 Spanish ships invade the English Channel

The ‘Invincible’ Armada

Spanish ships invadeBritish ships are lighter, faster, and more maneuverable

Spanish are defeatedThis event begins the decline of the Spanish Empire

Golden Age for England Begins

English become naval masters Literature Patriotism 1604 Peace Treaty with Spain

Roanoke Island Colony

• First settled 1585- 77 men under Sir Walter Raleigh

• Raleigh returns to England, leaving behind settlement

What’s next for England?

The Lost Colony

• Raleigh returns in second voyage with 117 settlers in 1587• Previous settlement has

vanished

•What happened?