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How many years were there approximately between Blackbeard joining Benjamin Hornigold's crew and his death?

  • 2 years

  • 5 years

  • 10 years

  • 15 years

Answer

Blackbeard's active years of piracy lasted approximately two years, from joining Benjamin Hornigold's crew in 1717 to his death in 1718. During this brief span, he gained notoriety as a ruthless and audacious pirate, capturing numerous vessels and spreading fear throughout the waters of the Atlantic and the Caribbean.
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