Francisco Menendez Research Paper

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Francisco Menendez was known as a black pirate who used a ship to attack British vessels sailing on the Atlantic Ocean. However, Menendez was born in Central Africa around 1700s and took on a Portuguese name. Menendez was forced into enslavement. In 1728, fought bravely against British invaders. Menendez's, philosophy like many others was to stop the invasion and slavery, and to do so by force. He attained rank position of captain, and led many raids, and revolts in South Carolina. I identified Menendez as a leader because he led a group of people which that shows he had a persuasive influence on them. Also, in that he told people that should fight back against the invaders and fight for their freedom. Menendez also organized a black community

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