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Elizabeth I and the Spanish Armada (1588)

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Elizabeth I, a Protestant and daughter of Henry VIII, ruled during a golden age of English culture. In 1588 the English navy defeated the Spanish Armada, a large fleet sent to invade England.

Memory tip: 1588, Elizabeth I's England defeats the Spanish Armada.

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In which year was the Spanish Armada defeated?

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