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What was the value of Sir Francis Drake's return from his expedition in Elizabethan currency?
What was the value of Sir Francis Drake's return from his expedition in Elizabethan currency?
Where was Sir Francis Drake knighted?
Where was Sir Francis Drake knighted?
In what year was Drake commissioned as the commander of the Navy?
In what year was Drake commissioned as the commander of the Navy?
What was the initial mission of Drake's expedition to the West Indies?
What was the initial mission of Drake's expedition to the West Indies?
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Which locations did Drake sack during his expedition to the West Indies?
Which locations did Drake sack during his expedition to the West Indies?
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Where did Drake sail to after bypassing Havana during his expedition?
Where did Drake sail to after bypassing Havana during his expedition?
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What was the result of Drake's expedition in terms of Spanish defenses in the West Indies?
What was the result of Drake's expedition in terms of Spanish defenses in the West Indies?
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In what year was Drake given command of seven ships to prevent or withstand any Enterprise against England?
In what year was Drake given command of seven ships to prevent or withstand any Enterprise against England?
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Which harbor did Drake attack that was packed with preparations for the Spanish invasion of England?
Which harbor did Drake attack that was packed with preparations for the Spanish invasion of England?
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What did Drake do to slow and damage the Armada's plans during the Spanish invasion of England?
What did Drake do to slow and damage the Armada's plans during the Spanish invasion of England?
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What did Drake capture, marking the climax of his privateering career?
What did Drake capture, marking the climax of his privateering career?
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What did Sir Francis Drake capture during his expedition to the Spanish territories?
What did Sir Francis Drake capture during his expedition to the Spanish territories?
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What happened when Drake navigated through the Straits of Magellan?
What happened when Drake navigated through the Straits of Magellan?
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What happened to one of the ships during the expedition?
What happened to one of the ships during the expedition?
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What was the name of the ship that was separated from the fleet during the expedition?
What was the name of the ship that was separated from the fleet during the expedition?
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What did Drake obtain in the Spice Islands?
What did Drake obtain in the Spice Islands?
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What was the nickname Drake became known as along the coast?
What was the nickname Drake became known as along the coast?
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What was the value of the silver and gold captured by Drake in the Spanish territories?
What was the value of the silver and gold captured by Drake in the Spanish territories?
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What was the name of the luxurious ship commanded by Drake during the expedition?
What was the name of the luxurious ship commanded by Drake during the expedition?
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What led to the loss of one ship during the expedition?
What led to the loss of one ship during the expedition?
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What did Drake aim to collect that his cousin John Hawkins lost?
What did Drake aim to collect that his cousin John Hawkins lost?
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What did Drake plunder from the Spanish Empire?
What did Drake plunder from the Spanish Empire?
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When did Drake return to England?
When did Drake return to England?
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When was Sir Francis Drake born?
When was Sir Francis Drake born?
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What shaped Sir Francis Drake's devout Protestant beliefs and detestation of Catholicism?
What shaped Sir Francis Drake's devout Protestant beliefs and detestation of Catholicism?
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What event led to Drake's bitter defeat and intense distrust of the Spaniards?
What event led to Drake's bitter defeat and intense distrust of the Spaniards?
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What did Drake establish in 1572 as a harbor base for his planned attacks on Spanish treasure routes?
What did Drake establish in 1572 as a harbor base for his planned attacks on Spanish treasure routes?
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What led Drake to embark on secret voyages across the Atlantic?
What led Drake to embark on secret voyages across the Atlantic?
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What shaped Drake's determination to rise up and lead his nation against the tide of history?
What shaped Drake's determination to rise up and lead his nation against the tide of history?
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What was the historical context of England when Drake was born?
What was the historical context of England when Drake was born?
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What did Queen Elizabeth's reign bring for England?
What did Queen Elizabeth's reign bring for England?
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What did Drake encounter during his slave trading expedition with John Hawkins?
What did Drake encounter during his slave trading expedition with John Hawkins?
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What led to Drake's bitter defeat during the slave trading expedition?
What led to Drake's bitter defeat during the slave trading expedition?
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What was Queen Elizabeth's policy towards Spain that affected Drake's plans?
What was Queen Elizabeth's policy towards Spain that affected Drake's plans?
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Study Notes
Sir Francis Drake: A Brief History
- Sir Francis Drake was born in the mid-16th century during a period of civil and religious unrest in England, marked by persecution and tyranny.
- His early exposure to the cruelty of the Spanish Inquisition and the threat of invasion by Spain shaped his devout Protestant beliefs and his lifelong detestation of Catholicism.
- When Queen Elizabeth came to the throne in 1558, England began a period of recovery and stability, turning a blind eye to private incursions against the Spanish King and creating an atmosphere for men like Drake to become privateers.
- In 1567, Drake sailed with John Hawkins on a slave trading expedition, where they encountered challenges due to the outdated ships lent to them by the Queen.
- During the expedition, Drake learned the harsh realities of the trade and faced betrayal by the Spanish, leading to a bitter defeat and intense distrust of the Spaniards.
- Drake's request for a voyage of reprisal against the Spanish was denied due to the Queen's friendly relations policy with Spain, leading him to take matters into his own hands and embark on secret voyages across the Atlantic.
- In 1572, Drake established a harbor base called Port Pheasant, from which he planned to attack the Inland Spanish treasure routes from Panama and Peru.
- However, upon arrival at the base, he discovered a letter indicating that the Spaniards had betrayed the place and taken away all that he had left there the previous year.
- This event marked the beginning of Drake's journey as a privateer, as he set sail in 1572 on another expedition, seeking to make a name for himself as a seafaring leader.
- Drake's experiences during this period shaped his determination to rise up and lead his nation against the tide of history, ultimately establishing him as a prominent figure in England's maritime history.
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"Sir Francis Drake: A Brief History" quiz tests your knowledge about the life and experiences of the renowned English privateer. Delve into his early influences, expeditions, and impact on England's maritime history. The quiz covers key events and defining moments in Drake's life, shedding light on his role in shaping historical narratives.
