Read the essential details about the spanish armada that includes images, quotations and the main facts of the event. Exam practice will provide you with past papers, markschemes and guidance on how to answer exam questions. Lesson on events of battle with armada using maps and chronology. Written in amazing detail by robert hutchinson, the story sets the stage of the spanish armada campaign in 1588, showing the ascension to the throne by elizabeth, and the events of the time in england and spain that led to war. History earlymodern history 1500 1750 monarchs and world leaders.
Do you remember the story of how he played bowls as the spanish armada came over the horizon. This lesson plan will give you important discussion questions, topics, a quiz, and an activity that will help students understand the spanish armada and its place in history. The english armada, also known as the counter armada or the drakenorris expedition, was an attack fleet sent against spain by queen elizabeth i of england in 1589, during the undeclared anglo spanish war 15851604 and the eighty years war. This powerpoint shows the key points and summary of the spanish armada.
The king makers daughter the story of anne neville book demo ideas history of. Nov 28, 2019 spanish armada topic pack posted on november 28, 2019 by ofamily we are busy looking at medieval england in quite a lot of detail at the moment but that does not stop the kids asking about other events that dont slot in to the medieval timeframe. This book is the utmost authority on the spanish armada. The book is well written with a smooth flow, covering the necessary background, belligerents involved, ship types and opposing navies, and the differences between the spanish and english fighting styles. Apr 11, 20 this book is the utmost authority on the spanish armada. Written in amazing detail by robert hutchinson, the story sets the stage of the spanish armada campaign in 1588, showing the ascension to the throne by elizabeth, and. It was able to avoid all boarding attempts by the spanish, but it lost a lot of ammunition with failed longdistance shots, which merely damaged replaceable spanish rigging. The new edition has been extensively revised to incorporate ten further. Students read 7 sections of information and examine photographs and maps. Defeat of the invincible spanish armada defeat of the invincible spanish armada and the king of israel answered and said, tell him, let not him that girdeth on his harness armour boast himself as he that putteth it off.
Several ships companies had no food at all and went on dying of sheer starvation, though they were anchored in a spanish port. Cartographer robert adams created these maps for a 1590 book chronicling the famed naval campaign. Using the following book alongside this activity from the thinking history website we were set. Aug 31, 2016 today im sharing with you one of my favourite double lessons on the spanish armada and its defeat. The failure of the armada was a great blow to the prestige of spain, then the worlds most powerful. Relations between protestant england and catholic spain had been poor for many years.
Help your child to embed the order of the events of the spanish armada by using the timeline activity sheets. A major reason for the defeat of the spanish armada was. The english fleet lost about 40 ships, plus the 18 launches destroyed or captured at corunna and lisbon. Ks2 the spanish armada map of europe worksheet worksheet. Reading homework includes a letter to the family, questions, a story page, and an answer key.
Fourteen of the ships were lost directly to the actions of spanish naval forces. The spanish armada for ks1 and ks2 children the spanish. Activity complete worksheet a, labelling the progress of the spanish armada from may 1588 onwards on a map of spain and the british isles. See more ideas about spanish armada, spanish and tudor history. This activity is great for getting students talking to one another and practicing their descriptions of people. The long prologue and first chapter provide background on elizabeths accession to the throne and the subsequent suppression of english catholicism. Discover the armada tree in larne, northern ireland. This new edition is based on a fresh examination of archival sources across europe, combined with the archaeological investigation of some of its wrecked ships off the coasts of scotland and ireland. It was led by sir francis drake as admiral and sir john norreys as general, and failed to drive home the advantage england had. Feb 17, 2011 the spanish armada by colin martin and geoffrey parker london 1998, 2nd edition manchester 1999 armada 15881988 by m. Timeline spanish armada win diverges from normal history in that it hypothesizes that the spanish succeeded in defeating the english in the undeclared anglo spanish war 1585 1604, or until 1588 in this alternate timeline.
What happened to the spanish armada teaching resources. Your child can track the route of the spanish armada and its arduous journey with our european map activity sheet. English ships carry the red cross of st george on a white background. The armada was spotted in the channel and were attacked from plymouth losing 2 ships to the english english ships stayed a safe distance but chased spanish ships into the narrow english channel, better equipped for smaller ships the armada had hoped to anchor off the isle of wight and wait for palma, being chased didnt allow for. A lesson explaining the spanish attempted invasion during the reign of elizabeth i in 1588. Spanish armada, also called armada or invincible armada, spanish armada espanola or armada invencible, the great fleet sent by king philip ii of spain in 1588 to invade england in conjunction with a spanish army from flanders. With the english constantly watching their coasts, the second the spanish armada came barreling through the english channel they were spotted and beacons were lit all along the coast.
Bju world history chapter 12 activity 5 flashcards quizlet. My copy of the spanish armada by colin martin and geoffrey parker was published in 1988. The series of battles that unfolds with these seven maps is considered one of the most important campaigns in naval history. Gorrochateguis book is a revised and updated translation of the spanish edition spanish ministry of defence, 2011.
The armada tree larne, northern ireland atlas obscura. In this spanish history activity, students research the spanish armada and other events in spain during the 16th century and create timelines that feature the information. The spanish armada 2020 will give you a range of resources to help with the historic environment question. Jul 25, 2019 a giant spanish invasion fleet was completed by 1587, but sir francis drakes daring raid on the armadas supplies in the port of cadiz delayed the armadas departure until may 1588.
Map description historical map of the route of the spanish armada, 1588. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Our original digital story books and teaching materials. The genesis of the fighting was the spanish armada s trip to the english channel, as ordered by king philip ii of spain. This year is the 420th anniversary of the destruction of the spanish armada 15882008. Describe people to police as a crime scene witness. A map activity activities tracking the course of the spanish armada. A spanish galeas occupies the foreground, an english race galleon to her left and right. Ultimately they failed and i wanted the children to look at the reasons for this. Firstly, primarily acts of religious execution of mary also, secondly, political finally, in addition.
It was lit, along with the other beacons in the chain, in 1988 for the 400th anniversary of the defeat of the spanish armada. Related maps map of the northeastern atlantic elizabethan naval war. A summary of the spanish armada the spanish armada ks3. Ancient world earliest periods, from ancient egypt to the saxons. Great and most fortunate navy was a habsburg spanish fleet of ships that sailed from corunna in late may 1588, under the command of the duke of medina sidonia, with the purpose of escorting an army from flanders to invade england. Youll need at least one picture of a person for every student, and a few spares if you want things to be more. Today im sharing with you one of my favourite double lessons on the spanish armada and its defeat. Find lots of background information about the spanish armada. The route of the spanish armada pupils research the route of the spanish armada and then draw the path the ships took in this printable mapping activity. Spanish armada facts spanish armada for kids dk find out. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Phillip ii of spain was determined to invade the country and overthrow elizabeth, who had undone the religious changes of her older catholic sister, queen mary. That the spanish armada was a spanish failure rather than an english victory can perhaps be accepted. The spanish armada convert england back to the catholic religion.
Few authors on this subject, and there are many, have such authoritative qualifications as martin and parker. The spanish armada set sail from spain in july 1588, with the mission of overthrowing the protestant queen elizabeth i and restoring catholic rule over england many years previously in the early 1530s, under instruction from elizabeths father king henry viii, the protestant church of england had broken away from the pope and the roman catholic church. The armada s first attempt to sail was cut short by a nasty storm in april of 1588. Bad weather reveals stunning relics from the spanish armada. Englands attempts to repel this fleet involved the first naval battles to be fought entirely with heavy guns, and. Sep 07, 2017 a lesson explaining the spanish attempted invasion during the reign of elizabeth i in 1588.
Classes continued spain during the era of absolutism. World history the spanish armada student activity lesson history lesson plans, social studies lesson. Dec 11, 2012 as the spanish armada set sail through the english channel, the sailed in a crescent formation, almost a half moon shape, and were traveling very close together. How close did the spanish come to invading england in 1588. Ks2 the spanish armada comic strip worksheet the tudors. I bought this book expecting a short but detailed summary of the spanish armada campaign and this book exceeded my expectations. It covers the battle in several stages and the students move sweets around a map and eat them.
World history the spanish armada student activity lesson. Resource spanish armada double lesson mrs humanities. Start studying bju world history chapter 12 activity 5. The english fleet gives battle to the spanish armada. This gnarled old tree supposedly sprouted from seeds kept in the pocket of a 16thcentury spanish sailor. A huge spanish fleet, the armada, had set sail to carry an invasion army across from the netherlands. The failure of the armada was a great blow to the prestige of spain. Medina sidonia was an aristocrat without naval command experience but was. Students consider why spains power declined in the 16th century. Visit the national maritime museums animated tudor exploration website. Ks2 the spanish armada map of europe worksheet twinkl. Spanish armada map of 1588 battle locations this map image depicts the battle locations where the spanish and british fleets fought each other during 1588. In july 1588 the spanish fleet under duke medina sidonia sailed from spain.
The spanish armada was a powerful fleet of armed ships and transports that tried to invade england. A map activity tracking the course of the spanish armada. The spanish armada and millions of other books are available for amazon. The defeat at gravelines ended spains hopes of invasion. It postulates the annexation of england and indeed a great part of the british isles into the expanding spanish empire of phillip ii, and the consequences. On this page is a map of the english channel showing the progress of the spanish armada. May 30, 2017 map of the route of the spanish armada, 1588. The previous battle in the british battles series is the battle of flodden. The spanish armada in ireland refers to the landfall made upon the coast of ireland in september 1588 of a large portion of the strong fleet sent by philip ii to invade england following its defeat at the naval battle of gravelines the armada had attempted to return home through the north atlantic, when it was driven from its course by violent storms, toward the west coast of. It sheds new light on an obscure, but fundamental, episode of the undeclared anglo spanish war 15851604 that took place a year after the spanish armada.
Sep 26, 2019 the author could strengthen his argument by addressing the restricted english economy when compared to the spanish equivalent at the time, which would have been unable to rebuild at the speed that spain did after 1588. In the late 16th century, spain was the most powerful empire in the known world. Know before you go the beacon is located near hove deep sea anglers. Recap the spanish armadas progress and eventual defeat over the course of 88. The book says that in the spanish harbor of laredo, one ship ran aground because there were not enough men left able to lower the sails and drop the anchor. See more ideas about spanish armada, spanish and history. It could easily be adapted for other boards or key stages. Even for the armada aficionado this book is a must read. In this tightly written and fascinating new history, robert hutchinson explodes this myth, revealing the true destroyers of the spanish armada inclement weather and bad luck. Watch a bbc bitesize introduction to the spanish armada for ks2. Hutchinsons the spanish armada recounts the epic failure of king phillip iis planned invasion of england in 1588. Typical ship of the spanish armada wikimedia commons phillip ii and queen elizabeth i actually met on one occasion in may 1555.
The spanish armada set sail from spain in july 1588 with the sole goal of dethroning elizabeth i. The defeat of the spanish armada by the royal navy in 1588 is a story every schoolchild knows. Few authors on this subject, and there are many, have such authoritative qualifications as. The spanish aramda is a radical interpretation of why philip iis armada of 1588 failed so disastrously. Spains king, philip ii, ruled much of the new world. Related links about the spanish armada about elizabeth i elizabeths spanish armada speech. Use a full sentence to answer the question in a thesis statement eg. Try a codecracker revision activity on the spanish armada colour in a spanish armada printable. Empire and this book is a first rate introductory lesson of the spanish armada, and i.
The spanish netherlands lacked an acceptable port from which the armada could take on extra troops. The spanish were ill prepared to do so, lacking maps and running low on food and water. The english fleet confronted the armada as it neared plymouth. Ks2 the spanish armada information powerpoint teacher made. Inclusion supportive materials for children with individualised needs. Popular history dictates that the defeat of the spanish armada was a david versus goliath victory, snatched by plucky and outnumbered english forces.
All known shipwrecks in scotland are on this map smart. There were a number of factors that helped cause the spanish armada 2. In this spanish armada study guide worksheet, students discover the background and significant details of this event in world history. Linked in british history with the beginning of englands naval supremacy, it has been presented for years as a davidandgoliath showdown in which the armada, then the uncontested ruler of the seas, was roundly defeated by a british force that was roughly a third the size of the armada. This lesson is intended for gcse history edexcel on early elizabethan england. The map includes the wrecks of doomed spanish armada ships, german battleships from world war i,and dutch east india company vessels, among many, many others. See more ideas about spanish armada, spanish and social studies lesson plans. Spanish armada topic pack ofamily learning together.