Sir Francis Drake: Professional Pirate
Thesis: Sir Francis Drake was a successful man who was willing to do anything to accomplish his goals. Drake’s Occupations
1560s slave voyages to Africa
1570-1573 pirated Spanish settlements in the Caribbean
1580 received privateer license from Queen Elizabeth
1581-1585 mayor of plymouth colony
1585-1588 chief naval advisor during the war against Spain Drake’s inspiration for choosing a career of privateering
1567 attacked at San Juan de Ulua by the Spanish in violation of treaty
1567 attacked at Veracruz by Spanish
1573 Drake’s brother was killed by the Spanish.
Wanted to find his fortune through stealing and trading.
Drake’s major accomplishments
Captured Spanish silver train at Nombre de Dios in …show more content…
Not exactly the most illustrious or morally right way to begin his life as an adventurer. After conflicts with Spanish ships in the area Drake began a career in piracy, attacking Spanish settlements in the Caribbean from around 1570-1573 (“Francis Drake, Sir” Historic). After illegally pirating for several years, Drake received a privateering license from Queen Elizabeth I, legitimizing his career for he was now backed by the English government (Lockley). Soon after receiving his license, Sir Francis Drake was appointed mayor of Plymouth and served from 1581-1585 (Chwieroth). His brief political career was cut short as was soon called again to serve his country in the war against the Spanish, so from 1585-1588 Drake fought as Chief Naval Advisor for the English (Chwieroth). Although Sir Francis Drake worked as a slave trader, politician, and strategist, his most successful career was as a pirate and …show more content…
Drake’s most famous achievement was that he was the first person to circumnavigate, or travel all the way around in one trip (Lockley). Sir Francis Drake’s hatred for the Spanish and his lust for personal wealth led him to become one of the greatest privateers ever. Drake’s humble beginnings led to him becoming a national hero of England and one of the most influential men of his time. Although Sir Francis Drake is remembered as both a scoundrel and hero, it can’t be denied that he was a successful man who willing to do anything to accomplish his
Thesis: Sir Francis Drake was a successful man who was willing to do anything to accomplish his goals. Drake’s Occupations
1560s slave voyages to Africa
1570-1573 pirated Spanish settlements in the Caribbean
1580 received privateer license from Queen Elizabeth
1581-1585 mayor of plymouth colony
1585-1588 chief naval advisor during the war against Spain Drake’s inspiration for choosing a career of privateering
1567 attacked at San Juan de Ulua by the Spanish in violation of treaty
1567 attacked at Veracruz by Spanish
1573 Drake’s brother was killed by the Spanish.
Wanted to find his fortune through stealing and trading.
Drake’s major accomplishments
Captured Spanish silver train at Nombre de Dios in …show more content…
Not exactly the most illustrious or morally right way to begin his life as an adventurer. After conflicts with Spanish ships in the area Drake began a career in piracy, attacking Spanish settlements in the Caribbean from around 1570-1573 (“Francis Drake, Sir” Historic). After illegally pirating for several years, Drake received a privateering license from Queen Elizabeth I, legitimizing his career for he was now backed by the English government (Lockley). Soon after receiving his license, Sir Francis Drake was appointed mayor of Plymouth and served from 1581-1585 (Chwieroth). His brief political career was cut short as was soon called again to serve his country in the war against the Spanish, so from 1585-1588 Drake fought as Chief Naval Advisor for the English (Chwieroth). Although Sir Francis Drake worked as a slave trader, politician, and strategist, his most successful career was as a pirate and …show more content…
Drake’s most famous achievement was that he was the first person to circumnavigate, or travel all the way around in one trip (Lockley). Sir Francis Drake’s hatred for the Spanish and his lust for personal wealth led him to become one of the greatest privateers ever. Drake’s humble beginnings led to him becoming a national hero of England and one of the most influential men of his time. Although Sir Francis Drake is remembered as both a scoundrel and hero, it can’t be denied that he was a successful man who willing to do anything to accomplish his