Question

This ill-fated 1588 expedition was the culmination of Philip II's efforts to restore Catholicism to England during the reign of the Protestant Elizabeth I.

a) Spanish Armada
b) Battle of Lepanto
c) Siege of Antwerp
d) Treaty of Tordesillas

Answer 1

The Spanish Armada was a failed naval expedition in 1588 launched by Spain to restore Catholicism in England, defeated by the English navy and storms.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Spanish Armada in 1588 was the ill-fated expedition led by Philip II of Spain intended to overthrow the Protestant Elizabeth I and restore Catholicism to England. However, the English navy, under the command of Lord Charles Howard and Sir Francis Drake, combined with treacherous storms, defeated the Spanish Armada. The defeat of the Armada was significant as it marked the decline of Spanish dominance and the rise of England as a major naval power, contributing to the spread and strength of Protestantism in Europe.