Exploration Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of exploration
A
Naval power
Empire
Weakening Spain
Trade
2
Q
What was England’s main trade
A
Cloth trade
- Collapsed in 1550
3
Q
What company traded silk,cotton, spices, tea
A
East India company
- traded with India + far east
4
Q
There was a rise in …… in England
A
Slavery
5
Q
Why did England want to weaken Spain
A
- threat
- disliked Elizabeth for being Protestant
- if attacked - decrease wealth = decrease threat
- rich (gold from South America) - help England finances
6
Q
What was drakes nickname
A
El draque
7
Q
What was the name of drake’s ship
A
Golden hind
8
Q
What ship did drake capture
A
Nuestra senora
9
Q
Why did England want an empire
A
- Elizabeth saw spains new wealth from empire
- saw benefits of overseas territory
10
Q
How much money was on the nuestra senora
A
£480m
11
Q
What was Drake famous for
A
Circumnavigation
12
Q
Motives for Drake’s voyage
A
- money - to be a pirate
- exploration - Drake’s passage
- new trade routes
- attack Spanish
13
Q
How was John Hawkins involved in Slave trade
A
- African slave trade
- seized slaves from Portugal
- kidnaps several hundred from Africa
14
Q
What did Hawkins bring to England
A
Tobacco
15
Q
How was Hawkins involved in the navy
A
Commander of English navy in armada
Improves Royal Navy
