Francis Drake
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- Q1Why is Francis Drake a significant early explorer?He ended Spanish dominance over the seas and the New World.30s
- Q2How old was Francis Drake when he died?56 years old30s
- Q3Identify Francis Drake's birthplaceDevonshire, England.30s
- Q4What other role did France Drake play in the history of England?The destruction and defeat of the mighty Spanish Armada.30s
- Q5Francis Drake is mainly known for what?First Englishman to circumnavigate the globe.30s
- Q6Why would some people call Drake a pirate?He destroyed and looted as many Spanish vessels as possible.30s
- Q7Why is it significant that Drake went to work for his cousin John Hawkins?Hawkins was a slave trader who would travel to Africa to capture and chain Africans, sail across the Atlantic and sell captives to Europeon colonists.30s
- Q8What is the difference between a pirate and a privateering?A pirate raids for their personal use while privateers were usually hired and paid.30s
- Q9Which continents did Drake mainly explore?North and South America30s
- Q10What is Drake's main legacy to the modern world?His military achievements and explorations weakened Spanish hold over the New World and allowed for England to create a great empire.30s