English Sailors Flashcards
1
Q
Who completed the first circumnavigation between 1577-1580?
A
Sir Francis Drake
2
Q
Who was given permission to explore the new americas 1584?
A
Sir Walter Raleigh
3
Q
What does colonise mean?
A
To take ownership of land
4
Q
Why was exploration possible?
A
Technology was better - ships were designed better due to triangular lateen sail
Defences - better weapons like cannons
5
Q
How did exploration bring England wealth?
A
Raiding Spanish ships brought riches
Trading systems established new silks, spices,
African slave trade brought individuals wealth like John Hawkins
6
Q
What did exploration allow England to gain ( 3 things)
A
Wealth, power, territory
