10. Pirates and America (18th Century) 2 ships captured The Dauphin from Philadelphia and the Maria from Boston were seized The ships and cargoes were sold The crew was sold on the slave market When asked why the attacks were occuring the sultan said that it was written in the Koran that all nations who had not acknowledged the prophet were sinners
11. Famous Pirates (1700 – 1800) Haitian pirate: Jean Lafitte Operated out of: the port of New Orleans Established the Kingdom of Barataria, which was an illegal slave smuggling business During the War of 1812 he was offered a huge sum of money from the British for letting them use his port
12. Famous Pirates in Other Places… The English pirate Blackbeard: Ship: Queen Anne’s Revenge Piracy started in 1713 and ended in 1718 (because he was killed) Another English pirate: Calico Jack Rackham Got his name from the clothes he wore with patterns of brown, white, and black Patrolled the Caribbean from 1718 - 1720
13. What Were the Pirates Seizing? Ships Cargoes Loot People Valubles Ship parts Wine
14. In Order to Sail Safely… Americans had to pay fees Avoid pirate waters