Drake's circumnavigation of the globe (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Drake's circumnavigation dates
Drake's circumnavigation dates
December 1577 - September 1580
Drake's position in circumnavigation history
Drake's position in circumnavigation history
Second person to sail around the world
Honour Drake received after voyage
Honour Drake received after voyage
Knighted by Queen Elizabeth I
Three main reasons for Drake's voyage
Three main reasons for Drake's voyage
Attacking Spanish colonies, revenge, profit (RAP)
Drake's primary target location
Drake's primary target location
Spanish colonies in Pacific Ocean
Previous Spanish attack on Drake
Previous Spanish attack on Drake
At St Juan de Ulúa
Ships Drake started voyage with
Ships Drake started voyage with
Five ships
Ship that survived Drake's voyage
Ship that survived Drake's voyage
The Golden Hind
Territory Drake claimed for England
Territory Drake claimed for England
New Albion
Location of New Albion
Location of New Albion
Near San Francisco Bay
Effect on England's naval reputation
Effect on England's naval reputation
Enhanced; became formidable sea power
New trading markets opened by Drake
New trading markets opened by Drake
China, West Africa, and India
Effect on Anglo-Spanish relations
Effect on Anglo-Spanish relations
Escalated conflict with Spain and Pope