Elizabeth Age Of Discovery Flashcards
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Why was Elizabeth’s reign called the age of discovery?
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- Spain and Portugal played a major role in exploring the world but it was England that led the way
- sir Francis drake and sir Walter Raleigh and John Hawkins helped increase Englands wealth and power with their voyages
2
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When did drake circumnavigate the globe?
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1577 - 1580
3
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What was the name of Drake’s ship?
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The Golden Hind
- Drake was knighted on board by Queen Elizabeth when he arrived back at Plymouth
4
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When did sir walter raleigh explore the americas?
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1584
5
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What deal did Raleigh make with the queen?
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- he could colonise any land not ruled by a Christian
- he had to give the queen one fifth of all the gold and silver he found
6
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Where did Raleigh establish a colony?
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Roanoke on the east coast of North America - it did not last
7
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What made exploration possible?
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- Technology - better, faster ships
- Defences - better cannons
- navigation - better compasses and the astrolabe told sailors their position
8
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What were John Hawkins’ most significant moments?
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- he built up the navy and commanded it against the Spanish Armada
- 1564 kidnapped several hundred Africans and sold them in South America - the first time an Englishman carried out the ‘slave trade’
- brought tobacco to England
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How did exploration make England wealthier?
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- raiding Spanish ships and ports
- trade - with the east for spices and silk etc
- new companies were created to deal with trade for example, the east India company
- people copied John Hawkins and made lots of money from slaves - which also meant raw materials could be produced more cheaply
