Francis Drake traveled to the Americas primarily to conduct raids against Spanish settlements and ships, seeking to undermine Spain's dominance in the region. He aimed to expand English influence and wealth through privateering, motivated by both national interests and personal gain. Additionally, his expeditions contributed to the exploration and mapping of the Pacific coast and established him as a prominent figure in the age of exploration.
Sir Francis Drake traveled to... South America.
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Sir Francis Drake. Drake's passage is named after him.
he was the second person to travel around the world
Sir Francis Drake traveled to... South America.
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Sir Francis Drake. Drake's passage is named after him.
he was told to by queen elizabeth the first.
Sir Francis Drake
3 years
trying to travel around the world
I'm pretty sure it's the hispaniola.
Ferdinand Magellan
Sir Francis Drake took many things on his voyage to America; nearly all would have been things he, as a seaman, considered vital for a long sea voyage.
he was the second person to travel around the world