Where did the Lafittes move their operations after the US embargo?
Florida Keys
Haiti
Barataria Bay
New Hampshire
Answer
The Lafittes relocated their operations to Barataria Bay in response to the US embargo. They established a settlement on the bay and became known as the "Baratarian Pirates." From this base, they continued their smuggling and privateering activities, challenging the US government and its attempts to enforce the embargo.
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