This man took up piracy when he was assigned to attack French smugglers on the island of Martinique. Many months had passed since the crew last got any money, so they started to mutiny. Thus, they took over the ship that was given to them by the government authorities, renamed it to Fancy and went looking for plunder.
- John Hawkins
- Henry Avery
- Henry Morgan
- Captain Kidd
Answer
The correct answer is B) Henry Avery.
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