how did the defeat of the Spanish Armada affect the course of history.?

Answer 1

For most of the 16th century CE, Spain was the dominant power in Europe, thanks mainly to its exploitation of the Americas. Except for Portugal which was allowed Brazil by papal edict, Spain pretty much had free run of the Western Hemisphere. True, England and France had exploration of what is now Canada and New England, but in terms of colonies, Spain was mostly unchallenged.

With the defeat of the Spanish Armada, this allowed other nations to begin considering the possibility of establishing colonies where the Spanish had not yet reached, mostly much of North America. Thus the English, the French, the Dutch, and even the Swedes to a small extent began to settle these unclaimed lands. If Spanish naval power hadn't been wrecked by their failed invasion, the United States and Canada might not exist in the way they are today.

Answer 2

Consequences:

- National pride that lasted for years, as well as Queen Elizabeth's fame.

- Protestant movement was ignited after the defeat of the Spanish Armada.

- England was able to more easily move shipments of supplies and arms to their allies.

Answer 3

It simultaneously signalled the fall of the Spanish Empire and the rise of the British Empire. The British controlled the high seas from that point forward.

It also solidified the hold that protestantism had in Europe, as protestant powers and insurgents throughout knew they had a powerful ally in their corner. This would be seen in England's backing of protestant powers during the thirty years' war.

Answer 4

On a global basis it created a power vacuum - which England filled.

On a more local level it doomed the Irish people to 4 more centuries of British rule -- Spain was an alley of the Irish Independence movement

Answer 5

It made Great Britain the uncontested sea power in the world. This is the sine qua non of the British Empire.

Answer 6

Inititiated or was the beginning of british hegemony in the world, colonialism and world power changed hands.

Answer 7

humbled the Spaniards, by golly Queen Elizabeth's finest hour.

Answer 8

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