Asked by jacob

What was the significance of the English defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588?
A.
England took over Spanish colonies in the New World.
B.
The English became the only naval power in Europe.
C.
England proved itself as a great power in Europe.
D.
The English gained a great deal of territory in Spain.

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C. England proved itself as a great power in Europe.

Explanation: The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 stopped Philip II’s planned invasion, boosted English naval prestige and confidence, and marked England’s rise as a major European and maritime power. It did not give England Spanish territory or make it the sole naval power, nor did it immediately transfer Spanish colonies to England.