Which is an accurate description of francis drake?
a. he established the first permanent 1 settlement in the americas.
b. he introduced a new area of mathematics called calculus.
c. he raided spanish treasure ships and was knighted by elizabeth i.
d. he promoted the importance of observation and experimentation in science

The correct answer is C. Francis Drake was an English corsair and explorer. He led numerous expeditions of the Royal Navy in Spain and in the Indies, was the second person to circumnavigate the world in a single expedition, after Elcano, and participated in the attack on Cádiz in 1587, the defeat of the Invincible Armada and the failed attack on La Coruña in 1589, among others. He was and remains a controversial figure. At a time when England and Spain were facing each other militarily, he was considered a pirate by the Spanish authorities, while in England he was valued as a corsair, honored as a hero and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I.

the hollywood film industry of 1950 was threatened on several different fronts. television broadcasting was rapidly becoming the dominant entertainment medium in the united states. the paramount anti-trust consent decree requiring separate ownership for production companies and theater chains had gone into effect on 1 january 1950. large numbers of young men and women were marrying, having children, and moving to the suburbs, which affected the viability of downtown first-run movie theaters. foreign revenues were endangered by protectionist tactics including quota systems, high taxes, and blocked funds. finally, the morality and patriotism of hollywood films and filmmakers were under attack from government, religious, and citizens' groups.

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