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Pirates Sparked England's Global Reach
- Elizabeth's tacit backing of pirates launched England toward overseas expansion and empire.
- The pirate raids carried the English language and influence into the New World.
Hawkins' Fleet Attack That Motivated Drake
- John Hawkins' slave-trading expedition was attacked by the Spanish, leaving survivors including Francis Drake.
- The attack provoked Drake's lifelong desire for revenge against Spanish ships.
Silver, Currents And Geopolitical Power
- The podcast links currency and ocean currents to show how New World silver flowed into Europe.
- That silver funded Spanish wars and made shipping routes strategic targets for rivals.