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What was a main component of Lafitte's operations in Barataria Bay?

  • Shipbuilding

  • Smuggling

  • Fishing

  • Oil refining

Answer

Smuggling was a core component of Jean Lafitte's operations in Barataria Bay, Louisiana, during the early 19th century. Lafitte and his band of privateers established a thriving smuggling network in the bay, taking advantage of its strategic location near the Gulf of Mexico and its proximity to major trading routes.
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