Louisiana Constitution/Battle of NOLA Review

Which event had a direct impact on Louisiana becoming a state?

• President Jefferson agreed to make the Louisiana Purchase

• U.S. military takes control of Florida

• Louisiana Constitution was completed and sent to Congress

• U.S. Congress divided the Louisiana Territory into the Territory of Orleans and the District of Louisiana

How did the unclear boundaries of the Territory of Orleans affect the U.S. Congress' willingness to admit Louisiana as a state?

• Congress readily admitted Louisiana as a state because they wanted to claim the entire region

• Congress hesitated to admit Louisiana as a state because the borders of the territory were in dispute

• Congress sped up the process of admitting Louisiana as a state to prevent other countries from claiming parts of the territory

• The unclear boundaries of Orleans had no impact on Congress's decision to admit Louisiana as a state

Which factor most likely influenced the decision by the U.S. Congress to admit Louisiana as a state?

• New Orleans had been declared the capital city of the state by delegates who wrote the Louisiana Constitution of 1812.

• The Mississippi River, which was used for transport and trade, flowed through Louisiana.

• U.S. troops ensured the safety of and access to the port of New Orleans.

• The parishes of Louisiana had been permanently established by leaders before 1812.

 Which phrase best explains how the U.S. Constitution influenced the Louisiana Constitution of 1812?

• By outlining the rules for defending the nation

• By defining the powers of parish and city governments

• By highlighting the importance of equality among the states

• By emphasizing the importance of protecting the liberties of citizens

Which statement best explains why statehood was beneficial to Louisiana and its people?

• It would benefit from being an equal state in the union.

• It had to accept the supremacy of the U.S. Constitution

•  It was allowed to negotiate directly with Spain about its borders

• Its enslaved people were granted freedom

Which reason best explains why Andrew Jackson recruited a diverse fighting force?

• He needed local troops who were familiar with the land

• He wanted to compete with the British who also recruited different groups.

• He believed in equality for all men.

• He wanted soldiers that were better equipped than British troops.

Which statement best describes an outcome of the Battle of New Orleans?

• American troops surrendered to British forces after suffering heavy losses.

•  American forces suffered fewer casualties in their victory against British troops.

• General Jackson’s army had fought together before which made for an easy win.

• General Jackson only relied on Anglo-American soldiers to secure victory.

How did the Battle of New Orleans affect the city of New Orleans?

• The battle placed New Orleans under British control.

• The city’s residents feared another attack by the British.

• The city was forced to rebuild after the destructive battle.

• The city remained in American control to the relief of citizens.

Which statements best explain why the Mississippi River and New Orleans were seen as strategic locations for American forces to defend?

• The Mississippi River allowed easy shipment of goods and supplies.

• The city was a center of culture for the Creole people.

• New Orleans was one of the largest centers of population in the United States.

• New Orleans was an important port.

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

Which statement best describes a geographic advantage for the Americans during the Battle of New Orleans?

• The humid climate in Louisiana created an indestructible barrier.

• The British were only prepared to fight a sea battle.

• The Mississippi River offered a natural border on one side of the battlefield.

• The British wore red coats making them easy targets even through the fog.