Lesson 23: Features of Drakes Circumnavigation of the globe

• When did Drake circumnavigate the globe?

  1577 to 1580
• What title was Drake given by Queen Elizabeth I?

  Sir
• What was the name of Drake's famous ship?

  The Golden Hind
• What was the primary aim of Drake's voyage?

  To attack Spanish ships in the New World
• How did Drake's voyage influence other explorers?

  It inspired many other voyages of exploration
• What was the estimated value of Drake's cargo in today's money?

  500 million pounds
• How many crews had achieved circumnavigation before Drake?

  Only one crew
• What reputation did Drake's voyage give to English sailors?

  They were seen as the best in the world
• Who did Drake meet upon reaching the west coast of America?

  Friendly Native Americans
• What message did Drake's voyage send to the Spanish?

  That the English were capable of anything
• What land did Drake name during his voyage?

  Nova Albion
• What did Drake declare about Nova Albion?

  That Elizabeth was its Queen
• How did gaining Nova Albion affect other explorers?

  It encouraged them to seek territory for England
• What actions did Drake take against Spanish ships?

  He looted them
• How did King Philip react to Drake's actions?

  He became very angry
• What did Elizabeth do in response to Drake's actions?

  She knighted him
• How did the Spanish view Drake after his actions?

  As a pirate
• What did Drake keep during his voyage?

  An accurate and detailed log
• How did Drake's logs impact other sailors?

  They inspired them to explore
• How many ships survived Drake's journey?

  One ship
• How many men returned with Drake from the voyage?

  56 men
• What made Drake a hero after his voyage?

  His stories and achievements
• What were the key impacts of Drake's circumnavigation?

  • Inspired more exploration
  • Enhanced the reputation of English sailors
  • Encouraged the establishment of American colonies
  • Increased tensions with Spain