Piracy Flashcards
1
Q
What was one effect of piracy on the disruption of
Merchant shipping?
A
disrupted Merchant shipping.
2
Q
When did Black Sam Bellamy begin his career?
A
1716
3
Q
What ship was Black Sam Bellamy given by Captain Hornigold?
A
The Marianne
4
Q
When did Black Sam Bellamy capture the Whydah?
A
1717
5
Q
What was good about the Whydah?
A
It had enough canons and speed to attack a warship.
6
Q
By May 1717, how many ships had Black Sam Bellamy caused the loss of?
A
Over 50 ships.
7
Q
In 1716, what ship was Blackbeard given?
A
Queen Annes Revenge
8
Q
Who gave the Queen Anne’s Revenge to Blackbeard?
A
Captain Hornigold
9
Q
How did Blackbeard improve the Queen Anne’s Revenge?
A
Increased the number of ships to 12 and the number of men to 150.
10
Q
What was one big impact of his career?
A
He captured £100,000 worth of plunder
