Francis drake presentation 3
- 1. Francis Drake By Natania & Shiv
- 2. Introduction Francis was born in 1543 and died in 1596 Is a famous English seaman Born in Devonshire, England Spent most of his life raiding Spanish possessions often as a pirate Had 12 siblings Died of dysentery
- 3. Journey Sailed on a ship called “The Golden Hind” Crew size of 150 men Ship was 75 ft. long and weighed 100 tons Had 12 cannons
- 4. Purpose of Journey To look for the Northwest Passage Main reason was plunder
- 5. Challenges He and his crew were attacked by local people in the island of Mocha Drake was wounded by an arrow in that attack.
- 6. Historical Contributions Discovered that the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are joined Claimed a land near what is now San Francisco for England First Englishman to sail around the world
- 8. Question: How much money were his treasures worth altogether when he returned to England? A: $1 000 000 B: $10 000 000 A B
- 9. Correct! Answer A Returned to Plymouth with a million dollars worth of treasure!
- 10. Incorrect! Answer B Returned to Plymouth with a million dollars worth of treasure
- 11. Cool Facts -Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I. -Drake became mayor of Plymouth. -Drake beheaded one of his good friends, Thomas Doughty, because Drake suspected him of planning a mutiny.
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