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Drake was aware of it's importance as a trading commodity.
The Spanish explorers/traders/invaders noted that the Aztecs smoked a large rolled dried leaf.
Cortez, in particular was linked to tobacco.
The Spanish were the first to import the leaf and habit of smoking to Europe. Although sailors from all nations were quick to adopt the habit.
Drake was the first to bring a consignment of tobacco to the UK in 1573.
The spread of tobacco was swift.
Very soon it was grown throughout Europe.
Through the Europeans, it was traded to China. The Chinese then introduced it to Mongolia and Siberia.
It took about fifty years for smoking tobacco to spread the whole globe.
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Where did francis drake fing tobacco?
North America
Who brought back tobacco from the west indies?
je ne sais pas
Did sir francis drake discover coffee?
gold and spices
What year did sir Francis drake discover Australia?
Francis Drake never discovered America. Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492. But actually the first to find America was the vikings way back when but Christopher Columbus was credited for the discovery.
When did Francis William Drake die?
Francis William Drake died in 1788.
What countries did sir Francis Drake discover?
sir Francis drake discovered the west indies and America. he also brought back to this country tobacco and potatoes.
Did Sir Francis Drake discover anything during his three year voyage?
yeh he discovered potatos and tobacco and america and spain
Which country did Francis Drake get potatoes from?
America
Where did francis drake fing tobacco?
North America
Did francis drake bring potatoes to England?
Yes
What animal did Sir Francis Drake discover?
He is credited with bringing tomatoes and potatoes to England
What country did francis drake discover?
Francis Drake represented England.
What territory did sir francis drake discover?
none
Where did Queen Elizabeth I explore?
Queen Elizabeth funded for the explorations of the seas. Walter Raleigh and Francis Drake sailed to America and brought back goods such as potatoes and tobacco for England.
What 17th century explorer was buried with a pipe and tobacco?
Francis Drake
What golden gate did sir francis drake discover?
he didnt discover any golden bridge
Did sir francis drake discover the golden gate strait?
Yes he did!
