Battle of New Orleans

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

• It was fought exclusively on water.

• It was fought after the war had officially ended.

• It was not an actual battle, but a conflict.

• It was fought by untrained militia on both sides.

According to the Battle of New Orleans map and your prior knowledge, Jackson's army

• had the British completely surrounded.

• was made up of men from varied backgrounds and regions.

• outnumbered the British by hundreds.

• charged straight into the British front lines.

Which of the following are historically seen as causes for the War of 1812? (Choose 2)

• Because the French and British were already involved in a war, the Americans thought it would be a good time to attack.

• The British were impressing thousands of American sailors to serve in the British navy to help fight the French.

• the Battle of New Orleans incited the British to declare war.

• The Native Americans along the Canadian border were being incited by the British to rise up against the Americans.

Which of these was an advantage of the US military in the Battle of New Orleans? (Choose 2)

• The US troops were familiar with the land.

• The British lacked food and were hungry.

• The US military had a stronger navy.

• The British were stuck between the Mississippi River and a swamp.

Why was the US willing to use the services of Lafitte and his men?

• Teh US wanted the pirates to attack the British at sea.

• Jackson realized these men would be experienced fighters because they were pirates.

• Because Jackson realized his need for ammunition and powder.

• Lafitte and his men were familiar with the war.

The Battle of New Orleans is considered by many to be the greatest land victory of the War of 1812. Even though the Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812, why was the Battle of New Orleans fought?