Answer:
all of the above
Explanation:
Piracy
The Spanish fleet was vast a numerous it had become the greatest in the world.
A significant source of income was lost due to piracy – loot of merchant shipping, on high seas.
Piracy was secretly sponsored by the English rule often targeted at Spanish ships, crossing the Atlantic, transporting gold from the Americas to Spain.
Religion
Protestant and Catholics struggled over centuries.
Spain was strongly backed up by the Pope and England decided to stay outside creating its own Anglican church.
Separating from Rome would cost England in the long run.
Exploration
Both sides were exploring for a way to reach the India since trade routes were key to both for expanding influence in the world.
The exploration for trade routes sought to bring luxury and rare items from the Orient.
Land in the New World
The Spanish first came to the Caribbean, then conquered most of the Central and South American lands as they defeated settlers establishing colonnies.
The English came to occupy North America were they encountered as well natives and focused more on trade, forming local alliances.
