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The key leaders during the Spanish Armada were __________ of Spain and ____________ of England
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The key leaders during the Spanish Armada were __________ of Spain and ____________ of England
Phillip II and Elizabeth I
Sir Francis Drake was iconic as
an English privateer and leader in the Royal Navy against the Spanish Armada
The Armada was the high point of Spanish power and ultimately led to
the rise of England ruling the seas
As the queen of England, Elizabeth I's greatest historical significance was
her example as a strong female ruler
The 30 Years War began partly because of the failure of the _______ to resolve differences
Peace of Augsburg
The 30 Years War was remarkable as a conflict because it was the first time that
firearms were widely used on a primary weapon
The historical significance of Gustavus Adolphus is that
he is known as the father of modern military systems
As a minister of France, Cardinal Richelieu sought to use the 30 Years War to
empower France and weaken her enemies
A key outcome of the 30 Years War was that
- European nations agreed to follow "rules of war" in future conflicts
- German development was set back about 20 years
- France became the dominant land power in Europe
The primary cause of the English Civil War was
the balance of power struggle between the Parliament and the King
Who were the supporters of Charles I and Parliament in the English Civil War?the Cavaliers and the Roundheads respectivelyWhat resulted from the English Civil War?The development of constitutional government in EnglandWhat side emerged victorious in the English Civil War?ParliamentWho was Charles II?King of England following the restoration of the monarchy after Cromwell's deathThe key battle of the English Civil War that ensured Parliamentary victory wasThe Battle of NasebyThe Seven Years War was fought primarily inEurope, North America and IndiaFredrick the Great was the ruler of _________ during the 7 Years WarPrussiaMaria Theresa led the nation of ________ against England and its allies during the 7 Years WarAustriaThe Spanish king who launched the Armanda against England wasPhillip IIThe Thirty Year's war was primarily fought inthe German statesSome historians consider the _______ _______ War to be the first world warSeven YearsWhat was Gustavus Adolphus, the king of Sweden's nickname?the "Lion of North"What was Louis XIV's famous quote regarding French Absolutism?"I am the State" or "I am France"