How did Raleigh's commander violate the peace treaty with Spain?
Attacked a Spanish Fleet
Betrayed a Spanish Noble
Ransacked a Spanish Outpost
Stole Spanish Treasure
Answer
Raleigh's commander, Sir Francis Drake, violated the peace treaty with Spain by ransacking a Spanish outpost at San Domingo in the Caribbean. This act of aggression led to a renewed outbreak of hostilities between England and Spain, and ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Anglo-Spanish War (1585-1604).
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