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when did piracy hit its apex in the caribbean
The late 17th and early 18th centuries are often considered the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean.
why was the late 17th and early 18th centuries considered the golden age of piracy
Pirate ports experienced rapid growth in the areas in and surrounding the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
how many were pirates during the golden age of piracy
During this time Golden Age of Piracy, there were approximately 2400 men that were currently active pirates.

Question: why did the golden age end
Self-contained rewrite: why did the golden age of piracy end