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Nova Albion Research: Sir Francis Drake
Extensive information about Sir Francis Drake and his voyage around the world in the 16th century.
Library of Congress
Loc: Drake's West Indian Voyage 1588 1589
While studying early American exploration middle schoolers will view the maps Sir Francis Drake used in his attacks of the Spanish in the New World. This lesson plan makes use of primary source maps to help the students learn how to...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Britain in the New World: Early Ventures Fail
Several Englishmen sailed to the New World to establish settlements for England. Read about Sir Humphrey Gilbert's fate, and the mystery of Roanoke. Follow Sir Francis Drake on the map as he circumnavigated the globe.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake, Vice Admiral, (c. 1540 - 27 January 1595) was an English privateer, navigator, slaver, and politician of the Elizabethan era. Queen Elizabeth I awarded Drake knighthood in 1581. He was second-in-command of the English...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Indian History for Young Folks by Francis S. Drake
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Indian History for Young Folks by Francis S. Drake (c1884), the history of the Native Americans.
Virginia History Series
Roanoke Voyages and Sir Walter Raleigh's "Virginia" (1584 1603) [Pdf]
A slideshow explaining the history of Sir Walter Raleigh's expeditions to the New World, beginning with a 1578 voyage with his half-brother on a search for the Northwest Passage, followed by several expeditions to try to establish a...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Pacific Coast, American Beginnings: 1492 1690
Primary resources for U.S. history and literature offer two excerpts from the explorations of the Pacific coast by Sir Francis Drake and Vitus Bering as well as maps drawn to reflect those journeys. Includes questions for discussion.
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Sir Francis Drake
Read about Sir Francis Drake's attacks on the Spanish treasure ships and "silver trains" in the Caribbean and Central America.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake, an English pirate and navigator.
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Web Gallery of Art: Sir Francis Drake
An image of "Sir Francis Drake", created by Marcus the Younger Gheeraerts after 1590 (Oil on canvas).
The Newberry Library
Newberry Library: Library Exhibit: Elizabeth I: Ruler and Legend
Full-featured online exhibition about Elizabeth I, her reign, and Elizabethan times.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Folger Exhibitions: Elizabeth I, Then and Now
Tour artifacts from the Folger Shakespeare Library that tell story of Elizabeth's life, times, and reign.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir Francis Drake
First European visitor to Oregon
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir Francis Drake
(1540-1596) An English privateer, navigator, politician, and civil engineer of the Elizabethan era.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir Francis Drake
(1540-1506) Elizabethan seaman that fought in the Spanish Armada.
Wisconsin Historical Society
American Journeys: Eyewitness Accounts Early American Exploration/settlement
A collaborative project of the Wisconsin Historical Society and National History Day, this site contains over 18,000 pages of primary source, eyewitness accounts of North American exploration starting with the Vikings.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Britain in the New World
Read about the early English explorers and find out why other countries did much more early exploration than the British. The defeat of the Spanish Armada turned the tide. Discover why the English now could explore and plant colonies.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Hondius's Map of Drake's Route, 1628
A facsimile of a sketch map by Jodocus Hondius (1628) showing the explorations of Sir Francis Drake along the California coast. The map is keyed to show the locations of: (1) Nova, Albion; (2) Hic prae ingenti frigore in Austrum reverti...
British Library
British Library: Elizabeth I and the Spanish Armada
Through short frames with pictures and narrative, the story of the Armada unfolds. A good background to the battle is also provided. Click on the sources on the index to pull up each frame.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Jefferys' Sketch of New Albion, 1753
A facsimile of a sketch map from Jeffery (1753) showing the explorations of Sir Francis Drake along the California coast. The map is keyed to show the locations of: (1) C. das Navadas, or Snowy Cape; (2) Punta de los Reys; (3) Les...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Nova Albion, 1646
A facsimile of a map by Robert Dudley published in Arcano del Mare (1646) showing the explorations of Sir Francis Drake along the California coast.