The Spanish Armada
Project.
Why did the Spanish
Lose?
Analyse
the
picture!
What do the
things in the
picture represent?
How is Elizabeth
portrayed?
Why did The Spanish
Armada Fail?
Learning Objectives:
• Write a clear, well structured answer to
the question
• Clearly use PEE throughout answers
• To use sources to show historical understanding
• STRETCH Use specific evidence to support
arguments and explain in depth why Spain
lost to the English.
Learning Outcomes:
• Continue to work independently on report – identifying ‘chapters’
• Make progress – use comments to identify areas of development
and adapt essay
Why does Spanish Armada Fail?
Projects to
Contain:
• Title Page
I have made simple comments about why the Armada failed. I have
• Introduction
not got different categories in my project
• Annotated
I have given more than two reasons why the Spanish Armada failed
map –
and have used some sources to explain my work.
explaining
flash points,
I have explained how several different factors led to the defeat of the
(S) Prioritise
Spanish Armada and have begun to prioritise them
• Overview of
I have given specific source evidence and key terms to support my
the FACTORS
points.
(S) Prioritise
I have used a clear PEE structure throughout my project.
• An in-depth
conclusion (S)
I have an introduction and conclusion which answers the question.
Weigh up
This is sustained throughout my project
your evidence
What does success look like?
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FOUNDATION
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DEVELOPING
SECURE
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EXPERT
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• I argue throughout the project and write a sustained conclusion
To identify the main people involved in the Spanish Armada
To compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the English and Spanish
Elizabeth
I am Queen of England and
Ireland. I am female, 58 years
old but unmarried with no
children. I am a strong and
stubborn leader and do not like
to be controlled by men. I am a
Protestant who wants to
preserve religious freedom for
her country, whether it is
Catholic or Protestant. So far I
have been Queen for 30 years.
To identify the main people involved in the Spanish Armada
To compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the English and Spanish
Philip II of Spain
I am King of Spain, Portugal, Naples
and previous King of England and
Ireland. I am male, 60 years old and
have been married 4 times;
including to Queen Mary of
England. She gave me no children
but I now have 6 children, including
4 male heirs. I am Catholic and have
the support of the Pope, Italy and
France. I want to get rid of Elizabeth
and Protestantism. I can be very
angry and often get my own way.
To identify the main people involved in the Spanish Armada
To compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the English and Spanish
ENGLAND
An island nation – good to
combat invaders as they have to
travel by sea
Small compared to the other
countries in Europe
Ties with Ireland, Wales,
Scotland and Netherlands
Thames river cuts in-land at
London – risky for invasion
Lots of peasants who are split
between Catholic or Protestant
Lots of woods to make ships
To identify the main people involved in the Spanish Armada
To compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the English and Spanish
SPAIN
Lots of woods to make boats
from
Close ties to France, Italy and
Portugal
Lots of coastline to launch ships
from
Rich country due to Catholic
ties and trade in gold from the
New World
Several large rivers that cut into
the country from the sea
Very prepared for invasion
To identify the main people involved in the Spanish Armada
To compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the English and Spanish
LORD HOWARD
I am Lord High Admiral of the English
navy and a very good sailor. I am
experienced in peace negotiations
between France and England and have
been known to be a strong and
stubborn leader. I also happen to be
cousin of Anne Boleyn! I was involved
in the execution of Mary Queen of
Scots and happen to be good friends
with Sir Francis Drake; we were busy
playing bowls on the cliffs of Plymouth
when the Armada was sighted!
To identify the main people involved in the Spanish Armada
To compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the English and Spanish
DUKE OF PARMA
I am related to King Philip and many
other royals across Europe even
though I am illegitimate. I am an
experienced soldier, sailor and
genera and have led many battles in
the Spanish Netherlands against the
rebels who wanted freedom from the
Spanish. I was the one who was
meant to be picked up by the
Spanish boats with my troops to sail
up the Thames and then attack
London. To top it all off though, I am
a strong leader for my men and I
keep a wise head when it came to
war….
To identify the main people involved in the Spanish Armada
To compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the English and Spanish
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE
I am an experienced sailor and
have even sailed across the world!
I have been known as ‘The Queen’s
Pirate’ for raiding Spanish ships for
gold. I also have experience with
war and even with my own men I
crushed a rebellion held against me
by cutting off the leader’s head. I
am calm in a stressful situation and
am adored across England. Before
the Armada had even set sail I went
across to the Spanish ports and set
some ships on fire!
To identify the main people involved in the Spanish Armada
To compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the English and Spanish
DUKE OF MEDINA SIDONIA
I am a very important and
religious noble and also one of
the wealthiest men in Spain. I
handle the taxes for royalty and
nobles so I am very good with
numbers. I also like to ride
horses. I’ve had no real sailing
experience and suffered from
bad sea –sickness. I begged King
Philip not to put me in charge of
the Armada, but he told me God
would help me.
The
Ships!
The
Ships!