What pirate played a major role in the defense of New Orleans in 1814?
Correct answer: Jean Lafitte
Longarms
without Jean Lafitte, there is a good possibility that the Battle of New Orleans would have been lost. General Andrew Jackson appreciated the help of the pirate, Jean Lafitte.
quicksilver
another of Yul Brenner's larger than life movie roles
los lobos
in 1814 we took a little trip, along with colonel jackson down the mighty mississip' we took a little bacon we took a little beans and we caught the bloody british in a town in New Orleans
Player #1386132
Diver Dan, The help the French gave us is one of the things that led to the French Revolution. Between the monarchs heavy spending and the financial costs of helping America, France was almost bankrupt.
Nudnick
Diver Dan, the French are America's oldest allie
Player#MaBe
Diver Dan, my kids & I just reviewed this in social studies yesterday !
Guillermo Jr.
wasn't Jean LaRoquette the schmarmy prosecutor on Night Court?
MDinMD
Guillermo Jr., John Larroquette was on Night Court.
Sebouille14
knowbrains, if I remember correctly USA joined WW1 due to Prussia trying to finance Mexico to invade USA if not they would not have joined the war ,WW2 USA joined due to Japan attacking you
Gary
I've been to Galveston Texas where his pirate headquarters were.
Lou
Player #120374466, yeah the Government has has let us down
Lou
Gary, the battle field is almost in my back yard you have to visit it
Player #120374466
Sebouille14, You should see the invasion now of 2024!
Player #38618593
los lobos,
Oh yeah, can hear this song in my head.
IcyTorch10866
Tinker20665, how about you shut up?
Player #2618334
knowbrains, no need for name calling!!
DelightfullyLearn
Exact French influence towards the prominent American city
LisaJean
Player Cosmo Chic, I'm in NO too.
mammy1027
great info!
mammy1027
quicksilver, one of my all-time favorite movies!!! yul Brenner actually had a full head of hair! beautiful 😍 man!