A Long and Illustrious History
Sir Francis Drake was famous for:
ADefeating the Spanish Armada single-handedly
BDiscovering and mapping the coastline of Australia
CBeing the first person to sail around the world ✓
DBeing the first European to see North America
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Being the first person to sail around the world.
Sir Francis Drake was the first Englishman (and second person ever) to circumnavigate the globe, completing his voyage in 1580. He also played a key role in defeating the Spanish Armada in 1588.
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