A Spanish Dance
Clip: Episode 1 | 3m 6sVideo has Closed Captions
Lucy tells us how Elizabeth’s actions provoked Spain into setting sail to invade England.
The Protestant population was rebelling in The Netherlands so Elizabeth sent an army of over 6,000 troops to help the Protestant revolt. This was Philip’s territory so she knew it was a dangerous move. She tried to take control of the situation by circulating a pamphlet across Europe justifying her actions. Elizabeth provoked Spain into setting sail to invade England in May 1588.
A Spanish Dance
Clip: Episode 1 | 3m 6sVideo has Closed Captions
The Protestant population was rebelling in The Netherlands so Elizabeth sent an army of over 6,000 troops to help the Protestant revolt. This was Philip’s territory so she knew it was a dangerous move. She tried to take control of the situation by circulating a pamphlet across Europe justifying her actions. Elizabeth provoked Spain into setting sail to invade England in May 1588.
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