jan 1, 1588 - Spanish Armada

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- Tensions between England and Spain had continued to rise after the death of Mary of Tudor (wife of Spanish King - Philip II of Spain)
- ELIZABETH 1 of England VS PHILIP II of Spain
- Elizabeth 1 builds a huge fleet -> England becomes military powerhouse
- Philip launches an attack, hoping to prevent a loss of power
- Weather on the side of English -> victorious
- Philip -> cocky??? "God is on our side"
- Marked the rise of England, Decline of Spain

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