1. 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.

2. Fall of Spain’s Golden Age

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

4. England
English pirates, like Francis Drake attack Spanish ships

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

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

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