Francis Drake

Task Description: Students will explore and learn about the life of Sir Francis Drake through the use of different sources, one of the sources students will use is their Reflections social studies textbook, students will also read an informational text on Sir Francis Drake, and students will also watch a YouTube video about the life or Sir Francis Drake. For days one and day two students will be asked to fill out “Explorers of Early California Retrieval Chart, 1542-1603” as they read about the…

In 1577, Sir Francis Drake famous voyage around the world was set of where Drake was commissioned by Elizabeth I for an expedition against the Spanish colonies on the American Pacific coast. Drake became the first Englishman to navigate the Straits of Magellan and the globe. The writer of the primary source is Francis Pretty, in which Francis Pretty was not appear very much in the story. Although, we could conclude that Drake accompanied Pretty on his voyage possibly as one of Drakes gentleman…

Sphere of Influence When Elizabeth 1 became queen of England, she understood the importance of controlling the way she was portrayed. With this control in her hands. Elizabeth created a mythical image of herself that subjects embraced also glorified. Elizabeth wasn’t just the queen, she was a great artist, but more importantly, her strong personality influenced along with inspired the arts, including the culture of England to reach new heights. Elizabeth became the Imperial Votaress in the…

In 1588, off the coast of Grave-lines, France, Spain’s so-called “insuperable Armada” was defeated by the English soldiers under the command of Lord Charles Howard and Sir Francis Drake. Their main aim was to overthrow Queen Elizabeth1 of England and the Tudor establishment of Protestantism in England. After fighting for almost eight hours, a change in wind direction forced the Spanish to retreat from the battle and sailed toward the North Sea. The Spanish Armada had hoped to win the…

England was under Queen Elizabeth’s I’s reign under the 1590s. She had been on the thrown since 1558 and kept the crown until her death in 1603. The era she ruled is known as the Elizabethan era, and it was a period of relative peace, commercial and imperial expansions and growing national confidence. But it was also a period that was overshadowed by the on-going religious resistance that were often extreme, sometimes violent. It was a tough life in London during the 1500s. We may not know if…

From 1811 to 1820, George IV ruled over a time in Europe known as the Regency Era. Many historians believe this era to be a time of elegance, romance, and follies. The most important concept to appear in this era was etiquette. Etiquette was a necessity for men and women to thrive throughout their communities. It's how people earned the respect of peers and exhibited class. During the Regency Era, a woman named Jane Austen published Pride and Prejudice which became an instant success. In this…

Portrait and will explore how contemporary achievements and the state of politics and economics of the Elizabethan Era are displayed in The Armada Portrait. George Gower’s The Armada Portrait, painted in England in 1588, was commissioned by Sir Francis Drake (1540 - 1596),3 an English sea captain who was involved with the Spanish Armada battle. Since the Elizabethan Era is thought of as the golden age of England, it is very important that Queen Elizabeth I chose to honor her political and…

Shaelyn Hostager Ms. Angela Noel Honors English Period 5 09/08/16 Influences that the Elizabethan Era had on Weapons and Honor The Elizabethan Era had a big impact on Weapons and honor such as making new weapons for war, learning the important art of fencing and other things that still affect our world today. During the Elizabethan Era, there were numerous conflicts between England, France, and especially Spain. These issues led to many small battles involving the military. Those in the…

In 1588 the Spanish Empire had arguably become the most powerful nation in the world. King Philip II of Spain was now filthy rich due to exploration of the New World. During this time Spain had control of the Spanish Netherlands who he had forced to become Catholic; however, these people wanted independence and had become Protestants in secret. During this time the English had begun to help Dutch Protestants and this maddened King Philip II. In 1587 Elizabeth I had Mary, Queen of Scots,…

One of the most shocking aspects of life and etiquette in Elizabethan England is hygiene. Can you imagine living in a world without running water or plumbing? Where bathing was rare and toilets were nonexistent? A world without toothbrushes? These are all things that the people who lived during Shakespeare's lifetime had to deal with. Hygiene has come a long way since 1600. In Elizabethan England, hygiene depended on your social class. You got what you could afford. When considering hygiene in…