Causes of the Spanish Armada

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Key takeaways
What were the long term causes of the Armada?
What were the short term causes?
Who was likely to win?
Alice SolomonsHost: Alice read History at Lancaster University and is now Director of History. She has been teaching History for the past 6 years. She also is a Specialist Leader of Education in History and an AQA examiner. Alice's aim is simply to inspire her students to love History as much as she does!

There are several reasons Philip II launched the Spanish Armada...watch this class to find out! In this class, students will gain a better understanding of what the short and long term causes of the Armada were. Students will also learn who was likely to win. This class is aimed at students in Year 7 but is an interesting class for any student who has an interest in History!

Try these History classes next: Events of the Spanish Armada (Part 1)Events of the Spanish Armada (Part 2)Summary of Elizabeth I

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Suitable for:

This class is suitable for students in Year 7.

Class requirements:
You will need a laptop or device with internet connection to watch the class, as well as a pen and notepad for taking notes.
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