Battle of New Orleans

Which of these characteristics made the Battle of New Orleans unique?

• The Battle of New Orleans was fought exclusively on the water.

• The Battle of New Orleans was fought after the war had officially ended.

• The Battle of New Orleans was not an actual battle.

• The Battle of New Orleans was fought by untrained militia.

Why did the British seek to control Louisiana, specifically New Orleans? Select the two correct answers.

• The Mississippi River provided a way to irrigate the land.

• New Orleans was founded by the British.

• The Mississippi River gave access to a large portion of North America.

• New Orleans’ financial district was superior to others in North America.

• New Orleans was an important port.

Which of these was an advantage of the U.S. military in the Battle of New Orleans?

• Slaves built a 7ft wall that provided protection

• The U.S. troops were better equipped than the British.

• The U.S. military had a stronger navy.

• The U.S. military was larger than that of the British.

What practice by the British is depicted in Source 1?

• blockade

• impressment

• mercantilism

• stalemate

How does impressment lead to the War of 1812?

• forcing British soldiers to join US forces against their will

• British blocking the port of New Orleans to stop trade in the US

• forcing US sailors to join British forces against their will

• forcing US to only trade with Great Britain

Which is NOT a cause of the War of 1812?

• British encouraged fighting among the US and Native Americans

• US opened fire on British forces in New Orleans

• British blocked the port of New Orleans

• British practiced impressment on US sailors

Under the Constitution of 1812, who was not given suffrage?

• women

• people of color

• poor whites

• All of the aobve

Which two countries fought in the Battle of New Orleans?

• France and Great Britain

• Italy and Spain

• Spain and Great Britain

• Great Britain and America

Why was the meeting with Jackson and his newly formed army so significant?

• It was the first time everyone felt American and swore loyalty to Jackson

• It was a time where all in the militia agreed to speak French

• Everyone in the militia agreed to meet at the Chalmette Battlefield

What treaty was signed December 24, 1814 to end the War of 1812?

• Treaty of Paris 1783

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Pickney