What role did privateer play in the war of 1812

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Omar Blackburn

1 February, 13:52

What role did privateer play in the war of 1812

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Yael Mercado · Answer 1

When the United States Constitution was drafted it contained a provision for the federal government to authorize privateers. In the War of 1812 American privateers played a major role, as armed merchant ships sailing from American ports attacked, seized, or destroyed a great many British merchant ships.

Joselyn Mathis · Answer 2

When the United States Constitution was drafted it contained a provision for the federal government to authorize privateers. In the War of 1812 American privateers played a major role, as armed merchant ships sailing from American ports attacked, seized, or destroyed a great many British merchant ships.