English sailors Flashcards
1
Q
When was the circumnavigation?
A
1577-80
2
Q
What was Drake’s ship called?
A
The Golden Hind - he stole it from the Spanish mid expedition and was originally named Pelican
3
Q
How did Walter Raleigh explore the new world?
A
He was given royal permission by the Queen in 1584
Allowed to colonise any area not controlled by a Christian
Established the colony of Roanoke in 1587 but when people returned from England it was mysteriously deserted
4
Q
How was this exploration possible?
A
Improved defences such as cannons
Technology - triangular lateen sail
Navigation - astrolabe and rutters
5
Q
Who was John Hawkins?
A
- successful privateer
- Commanded the defence against the Spanish Armada
- Was the first Englishman to become involved in the slave trade
- thought to have brought tobacco to England
6
Q
How was wealth brought to England?
A
- raiding Spanish ports and ships
- trading systems to the east, new products like spices
- New companies such as the Levant company and the East India company in 1600
- Slave trade brought huge profits
7
Q
Where were most of the first colonies?
A
They were mainly in North America
Named after Queen Elizabeth and her successors
