Spanish Armada Spain-the most powerful country in the world is threatening the much weaker country of England. The British are almost bankrupt, have numerous rebellion problems, and a much weaker army than the Spaniards. This was the situation in the late 16th century. The tension between Philip II and Elizabeth escalated until it eventually resulted in war. The conflict between Spain and England had many causes. First, Philip II wanted to convert England to Catholicism. …showed first 75 words of 1634 total…

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