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What did the British offer Lafitte during the War of 1812?

  • Land

  • Money

  • Command of a ship

  • Pardon

Answer

In exchange for his allegiance during the War of 1812, the British promised Jean Lafitte and his crew full pardon for their past crimes, as well as the opportunity to claim captured enemy vessels and their cargoes as prizes.
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