What was Mary Read's alias when disguised as a man?
Jack Read
Mark Read
John Read
Samuel Read
Answer
Mary Read, an English pirate of the 18th century, adopted the alias "Mark Read" while she disguised herself as a man to avoid social and legal restrictions imposed on women at the time. She successfully integrated herself into male-dominated environments, such as pirate crews, where she demonstrated her skills as a capable sailor and warrior, earning the respect and trust of her fellow pirates.
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