Although Blackbeard is seen to some as the scum of the earth, he became one of the most famous pirates in the world by stealing people’s treasures, obliterating their lives, and robbing them of their happiness. Blackbeard, also known as Edward Teach, was born around 1680 in Bristol, United Kingdom (Thoughtco.com, 1). Teach saw a lot of action as a child during Queen Anne’s War which lasted from 1702 - 1713 (Thoughtco.com). Being a curious young man, he decided to become a privateer under Queen Anne. A privateer was given permission to challenge and fight enemy ships. Privateers are pirates that have legal consent to fight enemies from their country. Teach started his run by joining Captain Benjamin Hornigold
Although Blackbeard is seen to some as the scum of the earth, he became one of the most famous pirates in the world by stealing people’s treasures, obliterating their lives, and robbing them of their happiness. Blackbeard, also known as Edward Teach, was born around 1680 in Bristol, United Kingdom (Thoughtco.com, 1). Teach saw a lot of action as a child during Queen Anne’s War which lasted from 1702 - 1713 (Thoughtco.com). Being a curious young man, he decided to become a privateer under Queen Anne. A privateer was given permission to challenge and fight enemy ships. Privateers are pirates that have legal consent to fight enemies from their country. Teach started his run by joining Captain Benjamin Hornigold