Elizabeth's relationship with spain

features of her aims abroad

-to improve trade for a better economy.

--protect England's land and stop invasion.

-to protect the English throne.

Problems with Spain: 

-controlling the Netherlands which was England's main route into Europe.

-controlled much of the New World.

-The New World provided tobacco, sugar and silver.

-anyone who wanted to trade in the New World needed a license from Spain.

-Many English merchants ignored the Spanish rules and attacked their ship. (angered Phillip)

how Drake caused tension

-took Spanish cargo and ignored trading rules.

-Elizabeth supported him and she gave him secret orders to attack Spain's land.

-making them richer.

Consequences

-Drake successfully atacked ports and ships.

-he returned in 1580 with £400,000 Spanish treasure.

-used some of this money to fund other voyages.

-elizabeth knighted Drake.

Significance

-he made it clear…