AQA GCSE History · 8145
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GCSE History · key term
A large sailing ship used for warfare or carrying cargo during the sixteenth century.
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Paper 2
Paper 2
A sailing warship equipped with cannon. English fighting galleons were relatively manoeuvrable, helping them turn and attack.
Revise: The ArmadaEnglish fighting galleons were generally quicker to turn than the large Spanish vessels. Hawkins had encouraged the development of these manoeuvrable warships before 1588. Their handling helped English crews choose when to approach, fire and move away.
A large sailing ship used for trade and warfare, capable of carrying substantial supplies, cargo and guns.
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