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Nova Albion Research: Sir Francis Drake

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about Sir Francis Drake and his voyage around the world in the 16th century.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Sir Francis Drake

For Students 3rd - 5th
A nicely organized biography of Sir Francis Drake.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Britain in the New World

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the early English explorers and find out why other countries did much more early exploration than the British. The defeat of the Spanish Armada turned the tide. Discover why the English now could explore and plant colonies.
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Wisconsin Historical Society

American Journeys: Eyewitness Accounts Early American Exploration/settlement

For Students 9th - 10th
A collaborative project of the Wisconsin Historical Society and National History Day, this site contains over 18,000 pages of primary source, eyewitness accounts of North American exploration starting with the Vikings.