What enabled the English to defeat the Spanish attack ordered in 1588 by King Philip II?
A) Spanish weaponry lagged behind that of English.
B) England had amassed the largest, most skilled navy at the time.
C) France provided the English with larger, more powerful bombs.
D) The Dutch provided the English with smaller, more maneuverable ships.

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The Dutch provided the English with smaller, more maneuverable ships, which were crucial in outmaneuvering the larger, less agile Spanish Armada.

What Enabled the English to Defeat the Spanish Attack Ordered