Philip's attempt to assert his power over England failed in 1588 when
a. the Spanish Armada failed to invade England.
b. Spain lost its possessions in Africa to the British.
c. Spanish Muslims allied with England to take Madrid.
d. Spain lost its American holdings in the Caribbean to the British.
e. the Spanish throne was challenged by the Bourbons of France.
a
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