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Drake sailed his fleet into Cadiz against the Spanish fleet in 1587.
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What was francis drake's goal?
go against the spanish
What were the links between Elizabeth I and Francis Drake?
Elizabeth 1 knighted Sir Francis Drake when he returned from circumnavigating the world. He also fought in the campaign against the Spanish Armada in 1588.
What did sir francis drake attack the the Spanish?
took over a spanish fleet
Who did sir francis drake sail for?
Sir Francis Drake was a 'Privateeer'. That is he was a sort of licenced pirate. All governmemts in those days licenced 'Privateeers' during time of war. They were supposed to attack ships belenging to their countrys eneamy. After the wars ended, many Privateeers became pirates. Sir Francis Drake was licenced by England, his country. When he sailed against the Spanish Aramada, he was part of a Royal fleet...that is the official English navy.Sir Francis Drake was a 'Privateeer'. That is he was a sort of licenced pirate. All governmemts in those days licenced 'Privateeers' during time of war. They were supposed to attack ships belenging to their countrys eneamy. After the wars ended, many Privateeers became pirates. Sir Francis Drake was licenced by England, his country. When he sailed against the Spanish Aramada, he was part of a Royal fleet...that is the official English navy.B.england
What were Sir Francis Drake's reasons for exploring?
sell stuff==========================================================================================================================================================================================================
Who did sir francis drake fight with against the spanish armada?
the king of Spain
Where did Sir Francis Drake settle in Florida?
Sir Francis Drake did not settle in Florida. He came to attack the Spanish who had deserted the city. However the Spanish left plenty of gold behind. Drake took the gold and burnt the city to the ground.
What was francis drake's goal?
go against the spanish
Who was the English commander against Spanish Armada?
Lord Howard of Effingham and Francis Drake
What were the links between Elizabeth I and Francis Drake?
Elizabeth 1 knighted Sir Francis Drake when he returned from circumnavigating the world. He also fought in the campaign against the Spanish Armada in 1588.
Who fought for the English in spanish armada?
Lord Howard of Effingham and Sir Francis Drake were the English leaders against the Spanish armada.
What did sir francis drake attack the the Spanish?
took over a spanish fleet
Who led the british navy during the spanish armada?
the Duke of Medina Sedona led the Spanish Armada. Francis Drake led England
Who did sir francis drake sail for?
Sir Francis Drake was a 'Privateeer'. That is he was a sort of licenced pirate. All governmemts in those days licenced 'Privateeers' during time of war. They were supposed to attack ships belenging to their countrys eneamy. After the wars ended, many Privateeers became pirates. Sir Francis Drake was licenced by England, his country. When he sailed against the Spanish Aramada, he was part of a Royal fleet...that is the official English navy.Sir Francis Drake was a 'Privateeer'. That is he was a sort of licenced pirate. All governmemts in those days licenced 'Privateeers' during time of war. They were supposed to attack ships belenging to their countrys eneamy. After the wars ended, many Privateeers became pirates. Sir Francis Drake was licenced by England, his country. When he sailed against the Spanish Aramada, he was part of a Royal fleet...that is the official English navy.B.england
What if the armarda had succeded in invading England what would have changed?
The spanish armarda was the people who battled against Sir Francis Drake.
What were Sir Francis Drake's reasons for exploring?
sell stuff==========================================================================================================================================================================================================
Why was francis drake called the master thief by the spanish?
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.
