Dates
Accomplishments
Early Life
The War Against Spain
Other Explorers
100
When was Sir Francis Born?
1540
100
How did Sir Francis Drake make england a major power?
By defeating Spain
100
From who did Drake get his first ship from?
The Hawkins
100
When did spain realize that england was a threat?
1586
100
This Italian explorer discovered the West Indies for Spain
Who is Columbus
200
When did Sir Francis Drake die?
1596
200
On which continent did Drake claim land for england while he was on his voyage around the world?
North America
200
What was Sir France Drakes father accused of that forced his father to leave the country?
Assault
200
Who was the Spanish Fleet Commanded by?
The duke of the Medina Sidonia
200
This Spanish explorer conquered the Aztec Empire
Who is Cortez
300
When did Sir Francis Drake leave on his voyage around the world?
1577
300
Why did Spain start a war with the English?
Because the Spanish thought the English were a threat
300
How old was drake when he got his first ship?
He was 18
300
By who was the English Fleet Commanded by?
Lord Howard
300
This Spanish explorer found florida, and searched for the fountain of youth
Who is Juan Ponce
400
When was drake knighted?
1581
400
What are some of Sir Francis Drakes accomplishments?
Exploring the world
400
Was Sir Francis Drake born wealthy or poor?
Wealthy
400
Why did the English have the advantage?
They knew the waters and they had smaller faster ships.
400
This Spanish explorer conquered the Incan Empire
Who is Pizzaro
500
What year did Drake take his last voyage?
1596
500
What modern state did Sir Francis Drake claim while he was on his voyage around the world?
California
500
What city was Sir Francis Drake born in?
Tavistock
500
When did Sir Francis Drake destroy hundreds of ships in the Spanish harbor of Cadiz?
1587
500
This Spanish Explorer found Panama
Who is balboa
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