The golden age of pirates

misslily The rule of equal shares

misslily Pirate democracy and codes

misslily The democratic vote on pirate ships

misslily The original workers compensation

misslily The strict rules of shipboard conduct

misslily We vote for the captain, we sign on the line, if we lose a limb we're getting paid in gold!

misslily The rule of equal shares

Fun Fact

Pirate health insurance: In 1680, a pirate who lost a right arm was paid 600 pieces of eight from the crew's common fund.

misslily The original workers compensation

Glossary

articles (noun plural)
The specific clauses, rules, or provisions governing a formal written agreement. In 1721, Bartholomew Roberts's crew signed these rules to establish a democratic governance system at sea.

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Who held the power to veto a pirate captain's decisions during daily operations?

Gossip

Which pirate code rule is hardest to follow?

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Which of these activities was strictly banned on Bartholomew Roberts's pirate ship to prevent fights?

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What was the written contract of rules that every pirate had to sign before joining a crew?

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How did pirate crews traditionally choose their captains during the Golden Age of Pirates?

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What was the standard pirate punishment for stealing from another crew member?

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At what time were candles and lights ordered to be extinguished on Bartholomew Roberts's ship?

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How much compensation did a pirate receive for losing a right arm under late 17th-century codes?

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Under 17th-century pirate codes, how many pieces of eight did a pirate receive for losing an eye?