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As an English privateer, Sir Francis Drake was told to attack and raid Spanish ships in the New World for their gold and silver and to help weaken the Spanish Empire in the New World.
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Sir Francis Drake was associated with what historical event?
Sir Francis Drake was associated with the crushing of the mighty Spanish Armada.
What did sir francis do to the spanish?
Because England was in war with Spain Queen Elizabeth the first sent Francis Drake to defeat the Spanish fleet caleed the Spanish Armada which was heading to invade England but because of Sir Francis Drake's circumnavigation he defeated the spanish
What did francis drake do to anger the king?
he raided spanish ships
Who established a colony for the purpose of raiding spanish treasure ships?
Sir Francis Drake
How did sir Francis drake?
on a ship called golden hind
What was Sir Francis Drake's nickname?
Actually the Spanish called him the Dragon because they seen him as a fearless Pirate!The Master Thief and El DraqueThe Spanish gave him the name "El Draque" which means "The Dragon."
Who led the british navy during the spanish armada?
the Duke of Medina Sedona led the Spanish Armada. Francis Drake led England
Sir Francis Drake was associated with what historical event?
Sir Francis Drake was associated with the crushing of the mighty Spanish Armada.
English raider of spanish ships?
Francis Drake
Who where sir Francis drake's enemy's?
The Spanish Armada
Results of Francis Drake voyage?
The spanish armada
What did sir francis do to the spanish?
Because England was in war with Spain Queen Elizabeth the first sent Francis Drake to defeat the Spanish fleet caleed the Spanish Armada which was heading to invade England but because of Sir Francis Drake's circumnavigation he defeated the spanish
What was sir francis drake father called?
Edmund Drake
Why did the Spanish get angry with the English?
The Spanish got very angry with the ENglish because one of the most famous English captains Francis Drake. In 1577, Drake began an historic voyage around the world. When he returned to England in 1580, Drakes ship was loaded with gold captured from Spanish ships. He became a hero in England. From then on the Spainsh called him the "Master Thief."
Who escaped the Spanish by sailing around the world?
Francis Drake
Who burnt a spanish fleet at cadiz?
Sir Francis Drake
Who encouraged pirating raids on the spanish?
Sir Francis Drake
