1. In your words, what is a Pirate? Why did so many sailors turn to a life of piracy?
They are citizens of the sea that were given permission from the government to plunder enemy ships. Many people turned to piracy because it was very profitable. Plus there was no fear from being punished by the government.
2. Who were the pirates known as Buccaneers? How was their name derived? What were their other nicknames? When and where did they live? What became their goal or mission?
Group of men from France, Holland, and England. They formed their own group once being chased out of Barbary Coast. They were given the name Buccaneers because of their weapon on choice, the Boucan knife. They ran the Caribbean during 1519 to 1780.
3. Who were Privateers? Who commissioned Privateers? What was their purpose or goal?They were the captains of the ships that attacked and captured other ships. They were given license by the government to legally steal valuable items. Their purpose was to protect their country from enemy ships and provide items to their government.
4. Do you think Privateers were Pirates or Patriots?
At first, Privateers were Patriots trying to protect their government and do what they thought was right for their country. But once they understood the life of a Pirate and saw how much money was available, they switched over to being a Pirate.
5. What is a Letter of Marque? Why were these letters issued?
These letters were issued by the government to legalize piracy. This was the license that allowed them to plunder other ships. This was done for protection and profit.
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I Am
I am large and rugged
I wonder who is brave enough to cross my path
I hear the sound of the ocean calling me to sea
I see my men plundering a nearby ship
I want all the booty in the world
I am large and rugged
I pretend to care about my 14 wives
I feel the ship rocking back and forth
I touch my bows tied in my thick beard
I worry about the Navy catching up to me
I cry knowing that my life is at risk
I am large and rugged
I understand that I am the meanest and badest pirate
I say that everyone should fear me
I dream of receiving my Letter of Marque
I try to be the only ship at sea
I hope that the next ship we plunder is full of treasure
I am large and rugged
