Spanish Armada

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  1. 3. The power of effect one country has over another, especially in politics
  2. 5. The religion that Queen Elizabeth supported against Catholicism
  3. 7. A large gun used on ships, crucial in naval battles
  4. 8. The Catholic Queen whose execution led to the Armada's launch
  5. 10. A decrease in power or influence, referring to Spain after the Armada
  6. 12. A fight between opposing forces, such as the one between England and Spain
  7. 13. Severe weather that contributed to the Spanish defeat
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  1. 1. II King of Spain who ordered the invasion of England
  2. 2. To establish control over foreign lands, a goal for England post-Aramda
  3. 4. Valuable goods that Spanish ships were transporting
  4. 6. a large fleet of warships, specifically the Spanish Fleet in 1588.
  5. 9. Queen of England who opposed Spain during the Armada.
  6. 10. Allies of the English who helped prevent the Spanish rendezvous
  7. 11. Sea Body of water crossed by the Spanish fleet on their return to Spain