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5 Ways Pirate Ships Functioned as a True Democracy

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Post by Guest Thu Mar 05, 2015 12:45 pm

Over time, the myth of the pirate has generated the image of a rugged, foul man with an elaborate hat, an eye patch, and a peg leg. The men of the tales are brutal and unforgiving, forcing captives to walk the plank, and mercilessly plundering ships at sea. What’s lost in this picture? That pirates made a significant contribution to the development of American democracy in the late eighteenth century. Pirate organizations predated any modern democratic government, having originated during the Golden Age of Piracy, from the 1650s to the 1730s. As an outgrowth of a diverse society that sought to maximize efficiency, Pirates formed relatively liberal, egalitarian orders based on elected officials and mutual trust.


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Post by nicko Thu Mar 05, 2015 1:47 pm

Does any one know if "Walking the Plank" was a myth or not?
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