Captain Kidd's Voyage and Capture

Captain Kidd, after failing to capture pirate treasure for England, seizes the Quedagh Merchant, believing it to be a legal capture. However, the ship has British interests, leading to Kidd being declared a rogue pirate. He sails to the Caribbean, only to find himself the most wanted pirate. Fleeing to Catalina Island, a wreck site is explored, revealing cannons and anchors matching Kidd's description of the Quedagh Merchant. Kidd's statement details the ship's cargo, providing key evidence of his activities.

What was Captain Kidd's initial plan when he headed towards the Red Sea?

• To trade goods with local merchants

• To find pirate ships preying on pilgrims

• To capture British ships

• To establish a new colony

How did Captain Kidd manage to capture the Quedagh Merchant?

• By using superior firepower

• Through a legal agreement

• By flying a French flag as a trick

• By negotiating with the crew

What was the complication with the capture of the Quedagh Merchant?

• It was a British ship

• It was heavily armed

• It was a multinational venture

• It was carrying illegal goods

What did Kidd do with the Adventure Galley?

• He burned it for its ironwork

• He sold it to local merchants

• He abandoned it at sea

• He gifted it to the King of England

Why was Kidd surprised upon reaching the Caribbean?

• He discovered a new trade route

• He was welcomed as a hero

• He found his ship was damaged

• He was declared the most wanted pirate

Where did Kidd flee to avoid capture by the British Royal Navy?

• Cuba

• The Bahamas

• Hispaniola and Catalina Island

• Jamaica

What did the arrangement of cannons at the wreck site suggest?

• They were stolen from another ship

• They were meant for trade

• They were used in a recent battle

• They were part of the ship's ballast

What did the archival information reveal about the anchors found at the wreck site?

• They were part of the ship's cargo

• They were used for fishing

• They were gifts from the King

• They were used in a naval battle

What was the significance of the document signed by William Kidd?

• It was a peace treaty with pirates

• It was a letter to the King

• It detailed the ship's cargo and voyage

• It was a map to hidden treasure

What was the main focus of the marine archaeologist's investigation?

• To map the Caribbean trade routes

• To locate Kidd's burial site

• To confirm the ship's identity

• To find hidden treasure