Focus 4/28 Spanish imperialism in the Americas helped lead to a Golden Age. Spain introduced the Spanish language, Spanish architecture, and the Catholic faith to South America. The Spanish Armada protected Spanish trade and became the most powerful navy in the world. Point for Discussion: Name three impacts of the Columbian Exchange Term to Know: multiculturalism Critical Lens: The Columbian Exchange changed the world.

Fall of Spain’s Golden Age

England Elizabeth I – Protestant Queen of England begins to commission pirate attacks against Spanish ships

England English pirates, like Francis Drake attack Spanish ships

Spain’s Response Spain launches the Spanish Armada to attack England.

End of Spain’s Golden Age Spanish Armada is defeated by England Defeat ends Spanish Golden Age

England England Under Elizabeth I Sir Frances Drake circumnavigates globe Shakespeare wrote his play Richard III England defeats Spanish Armada