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

7. COOL QUESTION!!!

8. Question: How much money were his treasures worth altogether when he returned to England?
B: $ 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.

12. References
Neal, Grant.” The Great Atlas of Discovery” .Canada: McClellan and Stewart Inc., Print
Gibbs, Gary G. "Drake, Sir Francis." World Book Student. World Book, 2010. Web. 24 April 2010
Greenblatt, Miriam. “Elizabeth I and Tudor England.” New York: Benchmark Books, Print
No Author Found. “ Sir Francis Drake”. Elizabeth Era, March 20, Web. April 26, 2010.
No Author Found. “ Sir Francis Drake English Explorer”. Concord Learning Systems, n.d.. Web. April 26, 2010.

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