All of the Following Are True About the Sending of the Armada

question 13

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true about the sending of the Armada to invade England except that

• A)the Spanish had the advantage in arms and gunners.
• B)Philip was moved to attempt the invasion when Elizabeth executed Mary, Queen of Scots.
• C)the tides and currents were in favor of the English.
• D)logistical problems prevented the launching of a Spanish invasion force from the Netherlands.
• E)the tactics used by the English helped set the future of naval warfare.

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