Sir Francis Drake! Flashcards
Who was Sir Francis Drake?
Sir Francis Drake, often described as the greatest explorer of Elizabethan England, was a tough young sailor from Devon.
How did Drake begin his career?
Drake began his career working as a sea captain and slave trader.
Who did Drake work for?
Drake worked for Queen Elizabeth as a โprivateerโ, raiding Spanish galleons and trade ports in the Americas and returning to England with their cargo.
Who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe, and what was the name of his ship?
In an epic journey from 1577 to 1580, Drake became the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe on his ship the Golden Hind.
After successfully navigating the treacherous Magellan Strait, which significant event did Sir Francis Drake achieve off the coast of Peru?
After sailing through the treacherous Magellan Strait, Drake captured an unprotected Spanish galleon full of gold off the coast of Peru.
Upon Drake having returned from his voyage, what happened?
Upon Drake having returned from his voyage, he moored the Golden Hind in Deptford and invited the Queen to join him for dinner, where he was knighted by the Queen, on board the deck of his own ship.
