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1. English fleet and bad weather cripple Spanish Armada

Spain received a crushing blow in 1588 when its great Armada fell victim to the English fleet and severe weather during Spain's attempt to invade England. The defeat of the Spanish fleet has bolstered English confidence both at home and abroad.

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