Question

What could have contributed to the outbreak of the Anglo-Spanish war in the later part of the 16th century?

• A. The restoration of royal supremacy over the Church of England (Protestant) by Elizabeth I.
• B. King Philip II of Spain was a staunch defender of the Catholic Church.
• C. A disagreement over the legitimacy of King Philip's claim to the Spanish throne.
• D. Commercial disputes that centred on the colonies captured by both the parties.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A The restoration of royal supremacy over the Church of England (Protestant) by Elizabeth I.
B King Philip II of Spain was a staunch defender of the Catholic Church.
D Commercial disputes that centred on the colonies captured by both the parties.

England and Spain had a number of run-ins while on their colonial expeditions and trade missions. Elizabeth I contested papal authority through the restoration of royal supremacy over the Church of England in 1559. Her Spanish contemporary, King Philip II, was a staunch defender of the Catholic Church. He faced Protestant rebellions that were said to have been vocally supported by some leading English Protesants.