The Battle of New Orleans Quiz

Who led the U.S. troops during the Battle of New Orleans?

• General George Washington

• General Andrew Jackson

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• General Robert E. Lee

What was the name of the defensive position fortified by the Americans?

• Line Lee

• Line Grant

• Line Jackson

• Line Washington

What was the outcome of the British attack on January 8th?

• The British captured New Orleans

• The British retreated without a fight

• The Americans achieved a decisive victory

• The battle ended in a stalemate

What significant event had occurred two weeks before the Battle of New Orleans?

• The British declared victory

• A peace treaty was signed in Belgium

• The U.S. declared war on France

• Andrew Jackson became President

How did the victory at New Orleans affect American morale?

• It filled Americans with optimism

• It led to a decline in morale

• It caused widespread panic

• It had no effect