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A privateer is basically a 'pirate' that is authorized by a governmental head to attack foreign ships. They are authorized to do this by something called a 'Letter of the Marque'. These letters, however, were granted by any kind of governmental leader back in the day, not just 'the queen'. Basically, they started as a way for European nations to ransack Spanish transport ships that were delivering goods to and from the New World, following its discovery by Columbus.
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Agents hired by the Mexican government to attract settlers to Texas?
give the newcomers 960 acres of land and more if they had children
What was true about the 1892 Homestead strike?
Private security was hired to protect strikebreakers during the 1892 Homestead strike.
Hessians were hired soldiers?
german
What is a hired soldier?
The word for a soldier-for-hire is mercenary
What role did the buffalo play in the conflict between Native Americans and the US government?
The government saw that by killing the buffalo they were killing Indians from starvation the government told anyone who went on the train across the Indian land could bring Guns and shoot the Buffalo as they went by. When the train had stopped by and the shooting had stopped people the government had hired would either shed the buffalo from its skin or use the meat, sometimes both. In fact the American army was alerted to come down to the west and help kill the Indians and any buffalo they see.
When government workers are hired as lobbyists after quiting the government job what is this called?
Revolving door
Why were the activities of the pirates privateers and buccaneers suppress by their governments?
When the pirates starting attacking ships of the same governments that originally hired them.
Who hired the NWMP?
The Northwest Mounted Police is hired by the government of the Northwest Territory.
What gave the writer of Pirates of the Caribbean 1 the idea to write it?
The writers, Ted Elliot and Terry Russio, were hired to write a movie based on the all-time favorite Disney attraction. Pirates of the Caribbean, was originally thought of by Walt Disney himself. He made a ride called Pirates of the Caribbean. That is why we have the movies now.
What were the men who fought in the amphitheatres in rome called?
If they were hired to fight in the arena, they were called gladiators. If they were hired to fight in the army, they were called auxiliaries. If they were hired to fight in the streets, they were called thugs.
Can you kill people legally?
Unless hired by the government, no it will be illegal.
Who is sometimes hired by private groups to represent their point of view and influence government decision makers?
lobbyists are hired to contact lawmaker and government officials to influence decision making
Who is in government?
The government is not a "who" but a "what" instead. It's the organization of both electected, appointed and hired people who perform all the acts of government.
Who is in the government?
The government is not a "who" but a "what" instead. It's the organization of both electected, appointed and hired people who perform all the acts of government.
What is the name of someone hired to kill?
I person hired to kill or murder someone is called an asasson :)
What president was hired to improve government efficiency?
Harry S Truman
Who where the men hired by the Mexican government to start colonies in Texas?
empresarios
