Reading Analysis Name: _____________
Reading/History
Answer the following questions about the famous pirate Jean Lafitte and his contributions to the War of 1812.
Use the following website to find the answers. (1pt each)
Jean Lafitte: Gentleman Pirate Of New Orleans - Crime Library on truTV.com
1. Jean Lafitte did not think of himself as a pirate-Why?
2. What were some of Jean Lafitte’s nicknames?
3. What do you think the quote by Lord Byron means?
4. Analyze the picture of Jean Lafitte in Chapter 1. What type of person does this picture
portray Jean Lafitte to be?
5. Where was Jean Lafitte born?
6. One of Jean Lafitte’s first jobs in 1803 was what?
7. Jean Lafitte usually attacked ships from what country?
8. He hade about $900 selling what?
9. What were some civil laws that Lafitte and his men lived by?
10. Briefly describe what Governor Claiborne of Louisiana was afraid that Jean Lafitte
and his men might do.
11. Who was Ole Hickory? Describe how he got his name.
12. Why did Jean Lafitte want to meet Jackson?
13. What did Lafitte provide the army as far as supplies are concerned?
14. In all, the Americans had about how many troops to fight against how many British
troops?
15. Describe Jackson’s war strategy which played a big part in the defeat of the British.
16. Read the “Hero” section on Jean Lafitte. Write an essay below to the following
statement. The Battle of New Orleans could not have been won if it were not for the contributions of Jean Lafitte. (Intro, body, conclusion) (10pts)