The suppression of piracy (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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By what year were very few pirates left in American waters?
By what year were very few pirates left in American waters?
1726
British govt's dual incentive/punishment approach to piracy
British govt's dual incentive/punishment approach to piracy
Carrot and stick approach
Date of King George I's proclamation (pardons to pirates)
Date of King George I's proclamation (pardons to pirates)
5 September 1717
Pardon deadline for pirates under 1717 proclamation
Pardon deadline for pirates under 1717 proclamation
January 1718
Reward amount for capturing a pirate (1717 proclamation)
Reward amount for capturing a pirate (1717 proclamation)
£100
Alternative name for the Piracy Act 1717
Alternative name for the Piracy Act 1717
Transportation Act
Approx. number of pirates hanged by 1726
Approx. number of pirates hanged by 1726
600
Virginia governor who led anti-piracy campaign 1710-22
Virginia governor who led anti-piracy campaign 1710-22
Alexander Spotswood
Year Spotswood alerted British Board of Trade re piracy
Year Spotswood alerted British Board of Trade re piracy
1714
Year Blackbeard was killed in Spotswood's operation
Year Blackbeard was killed in Spotswood's operation
1718
How Spotswood used Blackbeard's head as deterrent
How Spotswood used Blackbeard's head as deterrent
Displayed it publicly
Four methods: pardons, rewards, punishment, and?
Four methods: pardons, rewards, punishment, and?
Military action
Positive incentive offering forgiveness to pirates
Positive incentive offering forgiveness to pirates
Royal pardons
What Spotswood sometimes removed from piracy trials
What Spotswood sometimes removed from piracy trials
Juries