World Explorers: Francis Drake
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Learn MoreIn the race for exploration and colonization during the 16th century, Sir Francis Drake was a famous privateer and explorer known for his raids on Spanish fleets and harbors. While regarded as a hero to England during his life, Drake's violent privateering and involvement in the slave trade makes him a controversial figure today. Part of the "World Explorers" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 4 minutes 49 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, Geography, History
- Subtopic: Biography, Explorers, World Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2017
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
- Series: World Explorers
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