Question

Which is an accurate description of Francis Drake?

a. He established the first permanent 1 settlement in the Americas.
b. He introduced a new area of mathematics called calculus.
c. He raided Spanish treasure ships and was knighted by Elizabeth I.
d. He promoted the importance of observation and experimentation in science

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Francis Drake was an English corsair and explorer. He led numerous expeditions of the Royal Navy in Spain and in the Indies, was the second person to circumnavigate the world in a single expedition, after Elcano, and participated in the attack on Cádiz in 1587, the defeat of the Invincible Armada and the failed attack on La Coruña in 1589, among others. He was and remains a controversial figure. At a time when England and Spain were facing each other militarily, he was considered a pirate by the Spanish authorities, while in England he was valued as a corsair, honored as a hero and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I.

Answer 2

The best option from the list would be that Sir Francis Drake "raided Spanish treasure ships and was knighted by Elizabeth I, since he lived during an era where this was state-sanctioned behavior.