The 1710s have been called the “golden age of piracy.” Pirate ships roamed the Atlantic Ocean, preying upon busy commercial ports in the West Indies and along the coast of North America. One of the most __ \(1\)__ to North Carolina and it was here, in November 1718, that he was captured and killed.

• A. a ship for himself and formed a crew of his own
• B. needing proof of Blackbeard’s death in order
• C. notorious of the pirates, Edward Teach, better known as “Blackbeard,” was a frequent visitor
• D. Teach became known as “Blackbeard” and his reputation spread quickly
• E. to attack and capture enemy merchant vessels