What was francis drake known for?
a. he was an italian but sailed for the british, explored canada, and set up england's first colony in the new world.
b. he authored the epic poem the faerie queene, encouraged the arts under elizabeth i, and was knighted for his literary work.
c. he saved england from defeat at the hands of the french, restore the roman catholic church in england, and served at the english court.
d. he was supported by queen elizabeth i, knighted for his voyage around the globe, and england achieve victory over the spanish armada.