Paragraph 1 They were robbers and rebels who played by their own rules. Pirate ships were run like a small democracy. Pirates did not follow the laws of any state. Each individual's vote counted for something. Captains were elected by the crew members. Even where the ship would sail next was a matter of majority rule. Paragraph 2 A typically number on most navy ships was about 30 sailors. Some of the different jobs on a pirate ship included cabin boy, first mate, and powder monkey. They also had a captain, just as every navy ship did. Sailors in the British Navy worked harder than pirates did. On pirate ships, however, as many as 80 men or more would share the workload. Paragraph 3 The pirates of long ago were brave and daring individuals. They had a passion for the sea and a taste for freedom. Many were drawn to piracy because of life style it offered. The lure of riches tempted many a man to live outside the law. However, very few pirates became rich. Instead, the life of a pirate was full of hardship and danger. Paragraph 4 Most sailors made an honest living by following the rules of law. Pirates stole from others, taking gold, jewels, grain, livestock, and all types of other goods. Pirates followed their own set of rules. The rules were called "articles." Punishment for breaking the rules was often severe. Living conditions on a ship were not ideal. Which paragraph is organized in the most logical order? A. paragraph 2 B. paragraph 3 C. paragraph 4 D. paragraph 1
