Question

What does the word looted, "Drake

and burned St. Augustine" mean?
a. Set fire to
b. Escaped
c. Stole
d. Knock down

Answer 1

The word 'looted' means to steal or take unlawfully, while 'Drake and burned St. Augustine' refers to an historical event of an attack and setting fire to the city of St. Augustine.

Step-by-step explanation:

The word 'looted' in the context of the sentence means to steal or take items unlawfully during a raid or conflict. The phrase 'Drake and burned St. Augustine' refers to an event in history when Sir Francis Drake, an English explorer, attacked and set fire to the city of St. Augustine in Florida in 1586.

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