Exploration and Expansion: The Role of Sir Francis Drake
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on Sir Francis Drake's contributions to exploration and expansion, focusing on developing structured arguments and evaluating historical significance.
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Exploration and Expansion: The Role of Sir Francis Drake
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Essay Title: Was Sir Francis Drake a hero of exploration?
Introduction Thesis: Outline whether Drake's actions made him a hero in the age of exploration.**
Point 1: Drake's achievements in exploration and his contribution to expanding English influence.
'Sir Francis Drake was instrumental in exploring new territories and claiming lands for England, such as his circumnavigation of the world in 1577-1580.' Provenance: Historical account from a 17th-century biography.
Point 2: Drake's role in attacking Spanish ships and territories, and the impact on Spain and England.
'His raids on Spanish ships and colonies increased England's wealth and power but also heightened tensions with Spain.' Provenance: Contemporary diplomatic correspondence.
Counter-argument: Some argue Drake's actions provoked conflicts that had negative consequences for England and Spain.
'His aggressive tactics contributed to the Anglo-Spanish War, which led to long-term conflict.' Provenance: Later historical analysis.
Conclusion: Summarise whether Drake's exploration efforts outweigh his military actions in terms of his legacy.
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- 1/1/2026
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