CHAPTER 11: The Age of Jefferson "Queen Anne's Revenge"

Introduction
Students have read about America's struggle with the pirates of the Barbary Coast. In this lesson, students will learn how pirates such as Blackbeard terrorized traders and crews.

Lesson Description
Students will visit the North Carolina Division of Archives and History Home Page to learn about Blackbeard. They will view maps of the excavation of his ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge, and they will see some of the artifacts. They will then answer questions about what they have learned.

Instructional Objectives
1. Students will distinguish fact from fiction about Blackbeard.
2. Students will identify some of the weapons used in eighteenth century maritime warfare.

Student Web Activity Answers
1. pipe, straight pins, button, and gold dust
2. for fighting in small spaces or within a short range
3. Answers will depend upon the contents of the latest lab report
4. The story of Blackbeard has been handed down through many years. There are many different versions and many have been exaggerated or embellished. It is difficult to separate fact from fiction.

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