The Defeat of the Spanish helped her become influential because of her bad relationship with Spain, before the war began, and Spain retreating. England was turned into a protestant religion while Spain was still Roman Catholic. Spain believed that Elizabeth had no right to the throne, and involved in plots to dethrone her. Queen Elizabeth had a bad relationship with Spain which would lead to future arguments that would get out of hand. Spain ordered 100 ships which would meet with the forces of Duke and Parma, this would overwhelm England and they would be conquered. English people were waiting on the cliffs watching for signs of the armada, so when they came, they could be ready and send the message throughout the country. They were an organized
