DID SIR FRANCIS DRAKES EXPLORATION OPEN TRAD ROUTES?

Yes, Sir Francis Drake's explorations significantly contributed to the opening of new trade routes. His circumnavigation of the globe from 1577 to 1580 not only established English naval prowess but also facilitated the expansion of trade networks between England, the Americas, and Asia. Drake's encounters with various territories and their resources helped to lay the groundwork for future English colonial ventures and trade expeditions.