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Pirates' Autonomous Strongholds
- Pirates created anarchistic, self-governed zones like the Republic of Pirates in the Bahamas.
- They formed trading networks outside imperial control and won popular support by spending money and freeing slaves.
Pirates Disrupted Global Capitalism
- Pirates' success in capturing merchant ships drastically raised maritime insurance costs.
- Their actions created a real crisis in global capitalism, forcing elite powers to respond with harsh repression.
Pirate Democracy and Welfare
- Pirate crews formed democratic, egalitarian societies aboard ship with elected leaders and shared wealth.
- They created one of history's earliest social security systems for injured crew members.