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Sir Francis Drake was a sea dog. He was asked by Queen Elizabeth I to harass the Spanish. He attacked Spanish ships and ports and brought back gold and jewels to England. King Philip of Spain asked for his head but Elizabeth pretended she had no idea where Drake was.
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What was the name of the force which francis drake commanded?
Francis Drake commanded the Sea Dogs.
Who was the sea dog encouraged by Queen Elizabeth I to plunder spanish merchantmen on the high seas?
She encouarged Francis Drake to hi-jack them and steal all of the goods being transported from South America
Who was the most famous English sea dog?
The sea dogs wee a group of English sea captains in the second half of the 1500s. They helped England defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588, plundered Spanish ships, and made important voyages of exploration.The following explorers were sea dogs:-John Hawkins-Sir Francis Drake-Martin Frobisher-Sir Walter Raleigh-Thomas Cavendishand others
What was the name of the English sailors who raided spanish treasure ships?
francis drake
What are three statements that are true about Francis Drake?
What are three statements that are true about Francis Drake?
