European Expansion Week 2
Elizabeth I One of longest ruling monarchs Politically shrewd, very intelligent Protestant Increased Caribbean piracy Francis Drake Walter Raleigh
Francis Drake Bold and attacked forts Attacked Panama and Havana Also took to the Pacific coast Attacking Spanish Main (their shipping company) Knighted by Elizabeth I in front of Spanish
Phillip II of Spain Declares war, wants to overthrow Elizabeth and put Mary Queen of Scotts on the throne
Spanish Armada 1587, Admiral Francis Drake, warns of the Spanish intent Armada hit by storm in the English Channel, lit on fire Elizabeth becomes far more powerful Spain defeated and never rises to great power again
Walter Raleigh and Humphrey Gilbert Half Brothers Want colonies Get permission from Elizabeth New England first attempt, doesn’t work, head back to England (Humphrey) but their ship disappears.
Roanoke Island Further South Easy to protect (esp from Spain) First European child born here: Virginia Dare Raleigh left for supplies No one there when returned
James I Puritans on the rise under his rule
Virginia Company 1607 Joint-Stock Company Looking for gold etc To help King James