Which law affected Lafitte's early smuggling activities?
Stamp Act
Tea Act
Embargo Act of 1807
Molasses Act
Answer
The Embargo Act of 1807 severely restricted American trade and maritime activities, and thus influenced Jean Lafitte's early ventures in the Gulf Coast region. The act effectively halted all exports from the United States, impacting Lafitte's legitimate business operations and pushing him towards more illicit activities such as smuggling.
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