What was the main goal of Francis Drake's circumnavigation?
Scientific exploration
Establishing trade routes
Claiming new territories
Attacking Spanish interests
Answer
The primary goal of Francis Drake's circumnavigation was to attack Spanish interests and disrupt their dominance in the Americas and the Pacific. As a privateer, Drake targeted Spanish ships and settlements, plundering them for treasure and supplies to weaken Spain's power and enrich England.
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