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Why Did The Spanish Armada A Failure

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In the year 1558, King Phillip II of Spain attempted to conquer England over differing religious beliefs, England’s control of the English Channel, and the capturing of Spanish cargo ships returning with silver from the New World. Spain needed control of the English Channel so they could better access their land in the Netherlands. With these reasons in mind, Phillip II sent the Spanish Armada. The Spanish Armada arrived in the English Channel and was attacked by the English, who had already been alerted. The English ships’ advanced weaponry and secret weapon are the main reasons why the Spanish Armada’s assault failed horribly.
Once the Spanish Armada sailed through the English Channel, they arranged to meet with extra Netherlands ships and
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