SSW 13

Which person worked as a privateer for Queen Elizabeth? 

• Blackbeard (Edward Teach)

• Anne Bonny

• Francis Drake

• Mary Reed

Why were pirates so successful in Florida? 

• Spanish and British ships never got word that pirates were hiding here

• The Spanish did a poor job of governing Florida, so crime got out of control

• Pirates are known to love tropical weather and warm water

• There was a lot of unclaimed gold and other treasures here

When was the golden age of piracy? 

• after the War of 1812

• before the Revolutionary War

• between the Revolutionary War and War of 1812

• right after the Declaration of Independence was signed

Who was one of the very few pirates who actually buried their treasure?

• Anne Bonny

• King Charles

• William Kidd

• Blackbeard (Edward Teach)

What is a significant benefit of the Gasparilla Pirate Festival? 

• Tourists spend a lot of money in FL during the festival

• People can see what pirates really looked like and hear how they really talked

• Everyday people can ride on ships, have sword fights, and steal gold for fun

• New and better pirate movies can be filmed there each year

Why did Francis Drake come to FL? 

• to convert American Indians to Christianity

• to build a network of goldmines

• to gain land, riches, and power for England and for the Queen

• to make sure Spain stayed in control this time

What FL city does the Gasparilla pirate festival take place in each year?

• Tampa

• Tallahassee

• Miami

• Orlando

Edward Teach got his nickname, "Blackbeard", because he had a long black beard that he twisted into braids, stuck pieces of rope into it, and lit it on fire to intimidate people. 

• True

• False

Which county's claim to fame is sponges?

• Hillsborough

• Leon

• Dade

• Pinellas

What is the name of one of the most well known and one of the first female pirates?

• Anne Bonny

• William Kidd

• Joan of Arc

• Queen Elizabeth