explorers

circumnavigated globe between 1577-80, vice admiral during the armada

sir francis drake

set up colony of roanoke and colonised north america which were rich in resources

sir walter raleigh

slave trader who brought tobacco to england which made lots of money, vice-admiral in amarda and also designed ships for navy

sir john hawkins

privateers

an armed ship privately owned and crewed that was authorised for use in war and capturing merchant shopping

discovery of new products made huge amounts of money and were helpful in industries and also allowed new trade links

benefits of exploring

expand empire, increase trade impress the Queen and promote english culture

why did exploring increase?