WI:Blackbeard Survives North Carolina

Edward Teach,or commonly known as Blackbeard,legend of the seas,died on North Carolina,during a fierce battle.

which..
triggered the decline of Piracy.

Now,what will happen if he survives,or won that battle?
 
The decline of that sort of piracy was dictated by other issues then one dead guy.
Well,Indeed..that Nassau is going to Fall,but without Blackbeard,the other pirates such as Calico Jack and Co',began to scatter,and fuck themselves up real bad.


Not counting Hornigold's path towards bounty hunterdom.
 
If he escapes, British navy chase him around the world. And if British catch him, Blackbeard has date with hanging rope.
 
His legend might increase with continued life but the decline in piracy wasn't triggered by his death.

Piracy on their rivals had always been tacitly approved of by European governments and pirates were viewed as kind of a reserve navy which is why pardons were often given to pirates whenever they needed extra ships or crews. Starting around the time of Blackbeard's death there was dramatic increases in the size of European navies which meant sailors had steady employment and piracy became less appealing. Governments also no longer turned a blind eye to piracy and prohibited pirates from basing in their waters which made selling stolen goods much harder. Piracy never went away, it just became more difficult and less profitable.
 
His legend might increase with continued life but the decline in piracy wasn't triggered by his death.

Piracy on their rivals had always been tacitly approved of by European governments and pirates were viewed as kind of a reserve navy which is why pardons were often given to pirates whenever they needed extra ships or crews. Starting around the time of Blackbeard's death there was dramatic increases in the size of European navies which meant sailors had steady employment and piracy became less appealing. Governments also no longer turned a blind eye to piracy and prohibited pirates from basing in their waters which made selling stolen goods much harder. Piracy never went away, it just became more difficult and less profitable.
Nassau was more united,and organized(a little bit),when BB is still around.
 
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