Which armada did Raleigh help defend England against?
French Armada
Ottoman Armada
Russian Armada
Spanish Armada
Answer
The Spanish Armada was a fleet of ships that was sent by the Spanish king, Philip II, to invade England in 1588. The English navy, led by Lord Howard of Effingham and Sir Francis Drake, defeated the Spanish Armada in a series of battles. The defeat of the Spanish Armada was a turning point in the history of England and helped to establish England as a major naval power.
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