Governance in 18th-century piracy
Pirates were organized criminals. As well as having crew members assigned certain duties, pirates found a way to reduce conflict among themselves and maximize profits. They used a democratic system, spelled out by written “articles of agreement,” to limit the captain's power and to keep order on board the ship.
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Governance in 18th-century piracy
Pirates were organized criminals. As well as having crew members assigned certain duties, pirates found a way to reduce conflict among themselves and maximize profits. They used a democratic system, spelled out by written “articles of agreement,” to limit the captain's power and to keep order on board the ship.
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