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What was the reason for Drakes voyage?
In 1567, Drake and his cousin John Hawkins sailed to Africa in order to join the fledgling slave trade. When they sailed to New Spain to sell their captives to settlers there (which was against Spanish law) they were trapped by a Spanish attack in the Mexican port of San Juan de Ulua.
Why did Queen Elizabeth I send Sir Frances Drake and other sailors Elizabeth’s Sea Dogs to the Americas?
Overview. The Sea Dogs were originally a military branch authorized by the Elizabeth I to attack the Spanish fleet to loot ships and bring back treasure. They carried “Letters of Marque”, which made their plundering of Spanish ships legal under English Law.
Who was the most notorious sea dog?
The three most well-known sea dogs include John Hawkins, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Sir Francis Drake. Drake was by far the most popular of all the sea dogs. It is said that he accumulated the most wealth of anyone in the pirating business (Wood 102).
Why did James Drake tell the crew he was sailing to Levant?
Rather than reveal his true intentions, Drake told the crew they were embarking on a trading voyage to Levant. The reason for this was to persuade the men to take ship and to avoid knowing the real dangers they faced. Deserted off Cape Horn and returned home.
Elizabeth and members of her court, including Robert Dudley, Christopher Hatton and Francis Walsingham (now Elizabeth’s Secretary of State) were among those who invested in Drake’s voyage and secretly supported his privateering – the looting of Spanish ships and ports.
Why was Drake’s drum important to the English?
Known as Drake’s Drum, it has become a very important symbol in English folklore and their history. It was said to have been beaten when a captured Napoleon Bonaparte was brought to Plymouth, and also when the First World War started in 1914. 38. My First Brush with the Sea
What was the conflict between Drake and Doughty?
The voyage was plagued by conflict between Drake and the two other men tasked with sharing command. When they arrived off the coast of Argentina, Drake had one of the men–Thomas Doughty–arrested, tried and beheaded for allegedly plotting a mutiny.