assessment of the attempts of colonisation

Question 1

why was Roanoke not colonised?

Answer 1

because of timing- Elizabeth was worried that Spain would gain direct control of the Netherlands, she was more focused on the military to maintain an anti-Spanish coalition in Northern Europe

Question 2

how many english troops served in the battlefield of France and the Netherlands? between what years?

Answer 2

as many as 50k

1585-97

Question 3

what year was Drake’s voyage to the West Indies? how many ships did he have? how was he financed?

Answer 3

1585

30 ships, 2 were sponsored by the Queen

the state provided £20k, private finance provided £40k

Question 4

when was Drake’s last voyage?

Answer 4

1595 in the West Indies- the Spanish were able to rebuild its defences, leading to Drake’s death

Question 5

from 1585 how many vessels left England in search of prizes? what was the annual prize amount?

Answer 5

between 100-200 vessels

£200k

Question 6

what type of people were attracted by the profit?

Answer 6

all types of people- merchants, ship owners, royalty al backed by small investors such as butchers and farmers

Question 7

what were the short term effects of privateering?

Answer 7

negative- diverted colonial promotion to raiding

Question 8

what were the long term effects of privateering?

Answer 8

more positive- development of ships, men and capital needed for expansion, ship building boom, placed a steady pressure on the vulnerable parts of the Spanish and Portuguese Empires