True or false, in the late 15oo's spanish pirates such as Sir Francis Drake had success stealing English treasure

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Banjo

3 August, 15:22

True or false, in the late 15oo's spanish pirates such as Sir Francis Drake had success stealing English treasure

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Elaine Fuller · Answer 1

This is false. British pirates stole Spanish treasure. Drake was a privateer who was knighted for his participation in the Armada wars and in exploring and getting treasure for the British crown. Spain was at a loss here while the British crown prospered.