1. Sir Francis drake

2. life Born 1540 in Tavistock, England
He was the oldest of twelve children
His father was a preacher to sailors
Drake was interested in ships and sailing
During his voyage sailed around the world not knowing.
Drake died of “bloody flux” in 1596

3. Exploration
He sailed to get treasure for the Queen also to get rich and famous.
He explored Chile and Peru in South America
Drakes sponsoring country was England
Drake achieved stealing a load of treasure from the Spanish and defeating them and claimed the coast of California for the Queen

4. Map
Purple line traces Drakes route.

5. Encounters with natives
While Drakes voyage he stopped in Africa and met natives.
Drake did not want to conquer them.
Drake had traded for their corn
The natives were angry because of all the sickness like small pox and other diseases were passed on to the them.
Drake did not want to convert them into Christianity
While he was there he raided Portuguese settlements and stole their ships to hold the extra cargo Drake was put in charge of one of the ships the GRACIA DEI “Grace God”

6. Interesting facts Drakes ship was named the Swan
Sir Francis Drake And Sir John Hawkins challenged the Spanish to the new world and its riches
The admiral of the Spanish Armada surrendered his sword and his ship to Sir Francis Drake
On board the sailors called him El Dragon

7. Credits BY: Angel and Bryce