Pirates and the Caribbean

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Pirates of the Caribbean

The Caribbean

What do you think about?

Caribbean

What do you know about:
Pirates?

Where do you think Pirates Lived?

1. Blackbeard

- English marinier

- He hijacked an English ship and raided the Caribbean

- He lit matches under his hat to give the impression of being on fire.

Did Blackbeard really exist?

1. Yes
2. No

He starred in the Pirates of the Carribean as well

2. François l’Olonnais

- French marinier assigned to attack Spanish ships

- Bloodthirst grew and became pirate

- Killed off by natives who presumably put pieces of his body into a fire.

Did François l’Olonnais exist?

1. Yes
2. No

He had a Dutch wanted-poster!

3. Captain Morgan

- Famous for smuggling and drinking a lot of rum

- Was attacked by the Dutch marine and lost leg in the fight

- Had many secret lairs on the British virgin islands

Did Captain Morgan really exist?

1. Yes
2. No

He only exists on these bottles

4. Black Bart

- Most succesfull and profitable pirate

- Was very fashionable

- Was only active for 2,5 year as a captain

- Was drowned by his own crew to prevent capture

Did Black Bart really exist?

1. Yes
2. No

Starred in Dutch newspapers!

What do you think pirates stole from other ships?

The Pirate Code

1. Every Pirate has an equal vote
2. Every pirate has an equal share of food and drink
3. No stealing from another pirate
4. No fighting each other on board. 
5. If a pirate loses a limb or an eye, they will receive a sum of money

Which rule do you think is the most important?

1. Every Pirate has an equal vote

2. Every Pirate has an equal share in food and drink

3. No stealing from another Pirate

4. No fighting each other on board

5. If a Pirate loses a limb or an eye they will receive money

If you could make your own rule as captain, what would your rule be?

Assignment: Create your own Pirate!

Come up with an idea for a pirate!

What is your Pirate name?

What do you look like?

What is the name of your ship?

Come up with a story: How did you become a pirate? Why do people fear you?