In which year did the English defeat the Spanish Armada?

A1603
B1642
C1588Right answer
D1560

Answer: 1588

In 1588 England beat the Armada, a big fleet sent by Spain to conquer the country and bring back Catholicism. Elizabeth I was especially popular afterwards.

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