Question

_______ were English mariners of the Elizabethan era employed by the queen to harass the Spanish fleets and establish a foothold in the New World.

A. Knights
B. Sea dogs
C. The armada
D. Pirates

Answer 1

The correct answer is: B (Sea Dogs)

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

B.Sea Dogs is the correct answer

Step-by-step explanation:

The group of raiders authorized by the Queen Elizabeth First of England and engaged in slave trading , were known as Sea Dogs. They were branch of military to especially attack and loot the Spanish ships for getting treasure. Their raid on Spain started in 1560 and continued till 1604. They carried "Letters of Marque" which legalized their plundering under the English Law. After 1604 many sea Dogs became pirates and were employed by the Berbery States. Their raids stopped when Spain and England signed peace treaty.