John Hawkins (naval commander)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was John Hawkins (naval commander) born?1532
2. Where was John Hawkins (naval commander) born?Plymouth, England
3. What is the career?Naval commander, naval administrator, privateer, and slave trader
4. Who was John Hawkins?John Hawkins was a sailor and merchant from England who lived in the 1500s. He helped make English ships faster and stronger and fought in big battles.
5. What did John Hawkins do to make ships faster?He changed the shape of ships, made the front and back lower, and used a better sail plan. These changes made the ships quicker and easier to steer.

Naval Administrator: An official responsible for the organization, management, and strategic direction of a nation's naval forces.
Privateer: A privately owned and operated vessel authorized by a government to attack and capture enemy shipping during wartime.
Triangle Trade: A historical transatlantic trading network involving Europe, Africa, and the Americas, often including the exchange of manufactured goods, enslaved people, and raw materials.