learning objectives for this module: be able to:

assess Elizabethan foreign policy
identify the reasons why, early during her reign, Queen Elizabeth I was reluctant to support openly the Dutch revolt
explain the factors that led Queen Elizabeth I to go beyond covert action (privateering / commerce raiding by the Sea Dogs) against Spain, and ultimately commit to English boots on the ground in the Netherlands
articulate how England responded to the Spanish Armada

to do for this module:

upcoming events:

Monday, December 6: Presentations on research papers. See Research Paper.
No later than 11:59 PM, Monday, December 6: Research paper due
Please turn in the evaluation for this course through Blue Online Course Evaluations.
No later than 11:59 PM, Wednesday, December 15: Final Examination (covers chapters 8–13 of the textbook and lectures 11–26). See Review Sheet 2. As with all assignments, you are welcome to turn in the exam early.