Sir Francis Drake: Sailing Around The World
Faraz Farange
11/20/2014
Period 6
Exploration Unit Speech: Sir Francis Drake Many years ago, people believed that our earth was flat and that we were the center of the universe. Brave explorers set out on miraculous adventures to discover the truth about our planet and the secrets that laid beyond. One of these important figures was Sir Francis Drake of Britain, who was able to complete the ultimate task of sailing around the world and contribute to all that we know today. Sir Francis Drake became a part of this world around the years 1540-1544, in Devonshire, England. Our explorer began his early years trading slaves as a pirate. His parents were Edmund Drake and Mary Mylwaye Drake. He was the oldest of 12 sons. Francis became the apprentice …show more content…
He traveled independently to Panama for the first time, that year. Planning to attack a small town by the name of Nombre de Dios, Drake hoped to capture lots of gold and silver for himself and to take back to his queen. With two ships and only 73 men, he was able to seize the town! Unfortunately, he was wounded, so the crew withdrew without much loot. After lingering around in the sea for a while, Drake felt better and was able to attack some more Spanish settlements, capturing lots of treasure for everyone. Completing his first voyage, he and his crew were able to make it to Plymouth in 1573. On November 1577, the queen sent Drake in pursue of the Spanish again, because of his success to Panama. Sir Francis was informed that he must share the responsibilities between two other men, John Wynter and Thomas Doughty, and himself. Once the group had attacked a handful of Spanish settlements near the Azores, Drake adopted command of the fleet, annoying Doughty. As a result, when they were nearing the coast of Argentina, Drake doubted Doughty’s loyalty and arrested him. Doughty was later put on trial and beheaded. The fleet continued on to the Strait of Magellan were they got stuck in a storm. One of the ships that stayed behind was commanded by John Wynter who ordered them to return back to England. The other ship disappeared with no record of it still obtained. Continuing on the course, Drake sailed along the coasts of Peru and Chile, in the Golden Hind. Landing off the coast of California, Drake claimed the territory for Queen Elizabeth. After the group had rested, they traveled back towards England and arrived in 1580. Being the first Englishman to navigate around the world, Drake was appointed to the House of Commons by Queen
11/20/2014
Period 6
Exploration Unit Speech: Sir Francis Drake Many years ago, people believed that our earth was flat and that we were the center of the universe. Brave explorers set out on miraculous adventures to discover the truth about our planet and the secrets that laid beyond. One of these important figures was Sir Francis Drake of Britain, who was able to complete the ultimate task of sailing around the world and contribute to all that we know today. Sir Francis Drake became a part of this world around the years 1540-1544, in Devonshire, England. Our explorer began his early years trading slaves as a pirate. His parents were Edmund Drake and Mary Mylwaye Drake. He was the oldest of 12 sons. Francis became the apprentice …show more content…
He traveled independently to Panama for the first time, that year. Planning to attack a small town by the name of Nombre de Dios, Drake hoped to capture lots of gold and silver for himself and to take back to his queen. With two ships and only 73 men, he was able to seize the town! Unfortunately, he was wounded, so the crew withdrew without much loot. After lingering around in the sea for a while, Drake felt better and was able to attack some more Spanish settlements, capturing lots of treasure for everyone. Completing his first voyage, he and his crew were able to make it to Plymouth in 1573. On November 1577, the queen sent Drake in pursue of the Spanish again, because of his success to Panama. Sir Francis was informed that he must share the responsibilities between two other men, John Wynter and Thomas Doughty, and himself. Once the group had attacked a handful of Spanish settlements near the Azores, Drake adopted command of the fleet, annoying Doughty. As a result, when they were nearing the coast of Argentina, Drake doubted Doughty’s loyalty and arrested him. Doughty was later put on trial and beheaded. The fleet continued on to the Strait of Magellan were they got stuck in a storm. One of the ships that stayed behind was commanded by John Wynter who ordered them to return back to England. The other ship disappeared with no record of it still obtained. Continuing on the course, Drake sailed along the coasts of Peru and Chile, in the Golden Hind. Landing off the coast of California, Drake claimed the territory for Queen Elizabeth. After the group had rested, they traveled back towards England and arrived in 1580. Being the first Englishman to navigate around the world, Drake was appointed to the House of Commons by Queen