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The life and death of Blackbeard the Pirate: In Colonial North Carolina, page 2.8; Captain Blackbeard (born Edward Teach) was one of the most notorious pirates of the Atlantic Ocean in the 1710s. As captain of the ship "Queen Anne's Revenge," Blackbeard gained a reuptation for his frightening appearance as much as for his violence and cruelty. Between his adventures at sea, Blackbeard often returned to North Carolina and was rumored to have a house in Ocracoke. He enjoyed the tolerance of the North Carolina governor who did little to protect the people of the state from Blackbeard's attacks. Exasperated, North Carolinians appealed to the governor of Virginia, who sent a crew of British Naval officers to fight the pirate. On November 22, 1718, the crew succeeded in killing the infamous Blackbeard.; Format: article

Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum: This museum is dedicated to the preservation of maritime history and shipwrecks of North Carolina's Outer Banks.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Historic Bath: Read about the archaeological excavation at Bonner's Point, Bath co-founder John Lawson, Cary's Rebellion, the Tuscarora War, Blackbeard, and Bath legends. Look at historic images, maps, and video describing the history of Bath.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Blackbeard: The most feared pirate of the Atlantic: Students will acquire information about Blackbeard through primary resources and apply their knowledge to create a newspaper article concerning his life.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Carol Holden and Tanya Klanert.

A brief history of Blackbeard & Queen Anne's Revenge: The French slave ship La Concorde was captured by the pirate Blackbeard after a treacherous crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in 1717. The ship was renamed Queen Anne's Revenge, and it became the vessel in which Blackbeard carried out the notorious acts of his piratical career. By examining a variety of primary and secondary French documents, researchers have pieced together a limited history of the ship.; Format: article

Power sharing and the Lord Proprietors of North Carolina: This lesson examines the essential question: How did government instability under the Lord Proprietors effect the development of North Carolina? The lesson has been modified for novice low English language learners.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Development and Social Studies); By Pamela Glover and Laura Packer.

Resources on the web

Pirate map: In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore reasons pirates frequented certain areas, taking into account the relationship between piracy and the slave trade. Activities in this lesson engage students in whole class discussion, online learning, and development... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3 and 5 Social Studies); Provided by: Xpeditions

Queen Anne's Revenge: Investigating, interpreting and conserving the remains of Blackbeard's flagship. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: North Carolina Division of Archives and History

The Cultures and History of the Americas: View and explore the artifacts of the indigenous people of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean of pre-Columbian times through the years of European exploration. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: Library of Congress

Geographia: Plan a vacation or travel virtual to far off and exotic lands. In addition to travel information, you can find out about the history, major sites, culture, and natural features of many countries such as Iceland, the Bahamas, and Russia through expository text,... (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: InterKnowledge Corp.

Naval Historical Center: American history through the lens of the United States Navy. Find information about America's wars from the Revolution through Desert Shield. Also includes a Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships and insight into the traditions of naval service. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: U.S. Navy

The Story of Movies: An interdisciplinary curriculum introducing students to classic cinema and the cultural, historical and artistic significance of film. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Film Foundation