Imperial Ambition Flashcards
When was John Dee?
John Dee was an adviser to the Queen on science and astrology
What was John Dee’s vision?
John Dee had a vision of a ‘British Empire’ to rival Spain’s empire
What did John Dee propose in 1577?
John Dee presented a plan to shift the balance of power from Spain to England. This appealed to Elizabeth. Dee proposed that English adventurers should search for new routes to the rich markets in China and the East Indies.
What did John Dee advise Elizabeth to do?
He advised Elizabeth to establish colonies in North America and to claim her right to rule there.
How did John Dee help with navigation?
He produced a map and books to help with navigation
Why did Francis Drake become a national hero?
He became a national hero because he sailed around the world
What two things did Drake and his men do on their journey?
- They claimed territory
2. They captured Spanish treasure
Describe Drake’s journey in November 1577
He left Plymouth with five ships and 170 men. He began plundering small Spanish and Portuguese ships off the coast of West Africa.
Describe Drake’s journey is the Spring and Summer of 1578
He entered the Strait of Magellan and claimed several islands for the queen. He then sailed into the Pacific, where no English sailor had been before
Describe Drake’s journey in Winter 1578-1579
Drake and his crew raided native settlements along the coast of Chile and Peru. He attacked Spanish treasure ships
Describe Drake’s journey in June 1579
He landed in California and claimed the territory for Elizabeth, calling it ‘New Albion’
Describe Drake’s journey in Summer 1579
Drake headed West towards the Cape of Goof Hope. In the Spice Islands he traded linen cloth for cloves, ginger and pimento
Describe Drake’s journey in September 1580
Drake returned to England with vast amounts of treasure for investors, the queen and himself
What happened to Drake in April 1581?
Drake was knighted by the queen onboard his flagship, the Golden Hind
