1. Because he helped defeat the Spanish Armada of 1588 and was the most renowned seaman of the Elizabethan era.
2. Because he wanted to explore the coast that lay beyond.
3. He made angry complaints about it due to absence of jealousy.
4. Because he made the English feel proud and encouraged them to compete with Spain.
5. Because she wanted to explore the Ship that was home to Drake and his crew of seventy men
6. She took a sword in her hand in order to be coronated.
7. Because he circumnavigated the globe and deserved it.
