It’s about to get real up in here… Spain vs. England
Spain dominates the Americas The only “threat” was a small settlement of French Protestants (Huguenots) in modern day…Jacksonville! Settlement was called Forte de Caroline Pedro Menendez de Aviles massacred them This established Spanish dominance of North Florida…from the Spanish outpost called Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine (Spanish Settlement) Who do you think wins? Saint Augustine (Spanish Settlement) Fort Caroline (French Huguenot settlement)
Spain Seeks to Finish Their Competition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL08qqQVrxM
Francis Drake Picks a Fight Hired by the English Crown to be a “Seadog.” Sailed around the world starting in 1577. Also attacked and looted several Spanish ships en route. National hero in England Meanwhile, in Spain…
1588…the year that changed history Spain amasses an armada in order to attack and invade England Why? See Reformation, Protestant England wins for two reasons…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-7GoyusdtQ
England Wins! Spain Loses! Results England Wins! Spain Loses! England now has the world’s most powerful navy. So…… Opens the door for them to step up their exploration and settlement of the New World Opens the door for other European countries to explore as well
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