The correct answer is D.England defeated the Spanish Armada and began building an empire.
The Spanish Armada was a fleet of 130 ships that sailed from Spain to invade England. The Armada was overthrown by Queen Elizabeth I. The win by England gave a boost of national pride to the British and Elizabeth’s legacy persisted and grew after her death. It was known as a sign of strength by the country. This also established England as an Empire.
