Question

question 1-19
excerpt from national historical park and reserve louisiana- “jean lafitte: history and mystery” (september 2020)
by 1812 lafitte was the leader of the baratarians with headquarters on grand terre, a barrier island in the gulf of mexico near grand isle. lafitte may have had as many as 1000 people working for him, including free men of color and runaway slaves. his knowledge of the swamps helped him to make quick getaways.
lafitte’s image changed from pirate to patriot during the war of 1812. britain and the united states declared war in june 1812, but until 1814, most of the fighting took place on the east coast or northern border of the united states. in september 1814, british military officials sought lafitte’s help in their campaign to attack the u.s. from the gulf of mexico. lafitte decided to warn american authorities and offered to help defend new orleans in exchange for a pardon for his men. his warnings were not believed at first and the u.s. army and navy went...
which of the following best describes an important contribution of jean lafitte to jackson’s success in the battle of new orleans?
○ he could move, unsuspected, along the mississippi river to transport weapons and soldiers.
○ he served as jackson’s translator to communicate with the soldiers because they spoke different languages.
○ he secured additional soldiers from the mexican army to serve under jackson.
○ he fired the shot that took down the british general, pakenham.

Explanation:

The question is about Jean Lafitte's contribution to the Battle of New Orleans. The excerpt says Lafitte offered to help defend New Orleans and secured additional soldiers from the Mexican army (the option with the blue dot). Other options: the first about moving along Mississippi is not supported, the translator option has no text evidence, and the British General shooting is not mentioned. So the correct option is the one stating he secured additional soldiers from the Mexican army to serve.

Answer:

The option with the blue dot: He secured additional soldiers from the Mexican army to serve.