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In 1558, a new monarch began a long reign that would see Sir Francis Drake circumnavigate the globe and the English navy defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588. Which of the following monarchs held the throne during these historic events?

  1. Elizabeth IAnswer
  2. B
    Henry VIII
  3. C
    Mary I
  4. D
    Edward VI

Answer

Elizabeth I was the monarch who presided over the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 and the exploration of Sir Francis Drake.
Elizabeth I took the throne in 1558 following the death of Mary I. Her reign, known as the Elizabethan era, saw the rise of maritime explorers like Sir Francis Drake and reached a military peak with the successful defense of England against the Spanish Armada in 1588.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the timeline of the events mentioned.
The defeat of the Spanish Armada occurred in 1588 and the reign mentioned began in 1558.
This establishes the specific historical period being tested.
2
Match the 1588 date and the association with Sir Francis Drake to the correct Tudor ruler.
Elizabeth I reigned from 1558 to 1603 and is the only Tudor monarch associated with these specific events.
Elizabeth I's reign is defined by maritime expansion and the defense of the realm against Spain.

Key Concept

The reign of Elizabeth I and the defeat of the Spanish Armada
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Elizabeth I, Exploration and the Armada

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