What was the new world in the spanish armada?

The term "New World" in the context of the Spanish Armada refers to the territories in the Americas that Spain had colonized and exploited for resources, particularly gold and silver. The Spanish Armada's primary objective in 1588 was to invade England and restore Catholicism, with the hope of securing greater control over these wealth-rich colonies. The Spanish sought to use their naval power to protect their interests in the New World and counteract English privateering and colonial expansion. Ultimately, the failed Armada campaign marked a significant decline in Spanish dominance at sea and in its colonial ambitions.