Question

Discuss the answers to the following. 1).Why was Francis Drake the most famous to fight against Spain? 2).Why did Francis Drake set off on a voyage to South America? 3).Why did Philip of Spain make angry complaints about about Drake's actions? 4).Why were the people of England proud of Francis Drake? 5).Why did Queen Elizabeth come on board the Golden Hind? 6).Why did Queen Elizabeth take a sword in her hand? 7).Why did Queen of England make Francis Drake a knight?

Answer 1

1. Because he helped defeat the Spanish Armada of 1588 and was the most renowned seaman of the Elizabethan era.
2. Because he wanted to explore the coast that lay beyond.
3. He made angry complaints about it due to absence of jealousy.
4. Because he made the English feel proud and encouraged them to compete with Spain.
5. Because she wanted to explore the Ship that was home to Drake and his crew of seventy men
6. She took a sword in her hand in order to be coronated.
7. Because he circumnavigated the globe and deserved it.