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Francis Drake’s Adventures. By L eland Y oder. Who I am as an Explorer. I was born in 1543. I was a son of a poor farmer. At the age of 10 I went to sea with my cousin. I had a red beard, blue eyes, and red hair. I was know for my navigating. I was from England.
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Francis Drake’s Adventures By Leland Yoder
Who I am as an Explorer I was born in 1543. I was a son of a poor farmer. At the age of 10 I went to sea with my cousin. I had a red beard, blue eyes, and red hair. I was know for my navigating. I was from England.
Why I Was Important I stole ships from the Spanish. I Fond riches for England. I was a Vice Emerald in the Spanish Armada in 1588.
What impact he had on the world I saw Panama. I tried to took over Panama. I helped England become stronger than Spain. I was the first English man to sail around the world. I increased the British interest in the Pacific.
When and were I traveled I left on Dec 13 ,1577. I set out for North Africa. I sailed the English Chanel. I sailed to Panama. I captured Spanish ships. In got back Sep 26, 1580.
How I traveled I traveled by boat. I had 164 men on the boats. I had 5 ships. I destroyed two of my ships. I renamed one ship the golden hind .
Interesting facts • My boat’s name was the pelican. • I became rich by trading with Spanish colonies. • I sailed to sore and Indians sot me with an arrow. • My cousin was John Hawkins. • When I died I was buried at sea.
Resources Nmm learning team ,”Sir Francis Drake (1542-96)” http://www.nmm.ac.uk/Drake first published;ol,Feb 2000.retreved on 1-15-13 “Drake Francis”world book encyclopedia.2009volume5:pgs320-323 Drake Francis . Adventures in discovery .Mahwah N.J:troll ,associates:1979