Hawkins and Drake (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards

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England's 1st slave trader

John Hawkins

Hawkins' slave voyage years

1562-1567

Trade system: Africa-Caribbean-England

Triangular trade

Africans enslaved by Hawkins & Drake 1562-67

1,200-1,400

Drake's circumnavigation dates

1577-1580

Drake's world voyage ranking

Second circumnavigation ever

State-backed piracy vs Spain

Systematic privateering

Symbol on Hawkins' coat of arms

Bound African figure

Why new trade routes needed

Spain war & Netherlands issues disrupted trade

Tech advances for exploration

Better navigation & larger sails

Voyage funders

Elizabeth I & wealthy courtiers

Colonisation purpose

Expand influence & wealth

Hawkins' first slave voyage year

1562

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