Discussion Post: Great Ships- The Pirate Ships
Watch the YouTube video: "Documentary The Pirate Ships The Great Ships History Channel"
The Golden Age of Piracy time index 9:44 to 43:55
1) Pirate flags are also known as the "Jolly Roger." According to the documentary, what is considered to be the origin story of this nickname?
2) How were pirate captains usually chosen?
3) According to the documentary, was "walking the plank" a common occurrence?
4) How successful was Captain Kidd as a pirate? What was his ultimate fate?
5) How many bullet wounds and stab wounds was Blackbeard's body found to have had? How much of a reward did Robert Maynard receive for killing the dreaded pirate Blackbeard?
6) How many ships did Bartholomew Roberts capture in his pirate career?
7) What was Bartholomew Robert's ultimate fate?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.