Question
Why were the Galapagos Islands a good base of operations for English pirates?
They could plunder wealthy Spanish vessels.
They could use the giant elephants found there for food.
There was lots of water and supplies on the islands.
They could plunder wealthy French vessels.
They could plunder wealthy Spanish vessels.
They could use the giant elephants found there for food.
There was lots of water and supplies on the islands.
They could plunder wealthy French vessels.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The Galapagos Islands were a good base of operations for English pirates primarily because they could plunder wealthy Spanish vessels. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Spanish Empire had significant shipping routes in the Pacific, and the islands offered a strategic location to ambush and raid these vessels on their way to and from the Americas. The remoteness and rugged nature of the islands also provided cover and a place to hide from naval authorities, making them ideal for pirate activities.