Caribbean

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• Leerjaar 3

The Caribbean

What do you think about?

Caribbean

Were pirates real?

Let's check your

pirates knowledge!

Make individueel de 4 opdrachten in 

crossing borders

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Unit 4. The Caribbean- §4.1 crossing borders

1. Blackbeard

- English marineer

- 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 marineer 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!

Now you know about ...

Pirates!

For today:

Work on 4.1 Crossing borders