This sophisticated pirate wore fancy clothes, had a diamond cross on a chain around his neck and drank a lot of tea instead of alcohol. He also forbid swearing and drinking alcohol on his ship and made his crew attend regular church services.
- Henry Morgan
- Black Bart
- Blackbeard
- Sir Francis Drake
Answer
The correct answer is B) Black Bart.
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