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Queen Elizabeth Energizes England

Explore the captivating bond between Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Francis Drake, the renowned adventurer and naval hero of the 16th century. Witness their shared defiance against Spain and Drake's daring expeditions that shaped England's destiny.

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Queen Elizabeth Energizes England

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  1. Queen Elizabeth Energizes England

  2. 1580 Francis Drake • Leads the “Sea dogs” • Plundered Spanish ships and brought his stolen goods back to the Queen • First Englishmen to circumnavigate the world

  3. Account of Francis Drake What kind of a relationship do you think existed between Queen Elizabeth and Sir Francis Drake? • Serious hatred of the Spaniards • Serious love for the Queen

  4. 3 Major Causes for Conflict between England and Spain: • Spain is upset that England is plundering their ships: stealing their goods and killing their sailors • Queen Elizabeth “knights” Drake- ignoring much Spanish protest • England is now officially a Protestant nation: The Pope backs Spain in their quest to take over England

  5. 3 Major Effects of Conflict between England and Spain: • Spanish are offended by the Queens blatant disregard • Pope gives his blessing to the Spanish in the hopes of returning England to Catholicism • 1588- 130 Spanish ships invade the English Channel

  6. The ‘Invincible’ Armada • Spanish ships invade • British ships are lighter, faster, and more maneuverable • Spanish are defeated • This event begins the decline of the Spanish Empire

  7. Golden Age for England Begins • English become naval masters • Literature • Patriotism • 1604 Peace Treaty with Spain

  8. What’s next for England? RoanokeIsland Colony • First settled 1585- 77 men under Sir Walter Raleigh • Raleigh returns to England, leaving behind settlement

  9. The Lost Colony • Raleigh returns insecond voyage with117 settlers in 1587 • Previous settlement has vanished • What happened?

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