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The Historical Investigation: Pirate Jean Lafitte in New Orleans A. Plan of the Investigation How did the pirate Jean Lafitte control trade through Louisiana during the 1800s and thus became involved in the Battle of New Orleans? During the War of 1812, the British were occupied with fighting Napoleon in Europe. However, when Napoleon Bonaparte gave up power, the British were free to focus on war with America again. Thousands of British troops then invaded New Orleans and overwhelmed the flaccid American army located there. Nonetheless, through General Andrew Jackson's military brilliance and Jean Lafitte's geographical knowledge the United States were able to drive out the British army, despite being outnumbered three to one. This investigation aims to educate on how an American war hero was able to put aside the fact that Jean Lafitte was a smuggler and allow him to ambitiously fight for America. Included will be the background of the pirate...

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