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January 8, 1815 Battle of New Orleans The War of 1812 involved the United States and Great Britain. It came about because of the almost constant wars between Britain and France. During these wars, Britain and France both tried to stop the United States from trading with the other country. Decrees and orders were passed in both Britain and France to force countries to comply with certain rules in order to be able to trade. If the United States complied with the French rules, they were at risk from the Royal Navy. If the United States complied with the British rules, they could be captured by the French. In addition, Britain’s Royal Navy captured American citizens from merchant ships, using the excuse that they were actually deserters from the British Navy. Britain would then press these Americans into working on the British ships. Another cause of tension was the fact that many Americans blamed the increased tension with the Native Americans on the frontier in the Northwest Territory on the British. Finally, President Madison signed a declaration of war against the British on June 18, 1812. Feelings among Americans were divided concerning this event, but many Americans saw the problems as something that needed to be addressed to defend the honor of America. When the British defeated the French in 1814, the British were able to concentrate on the war in the United States. Britain had wanted peace early in the war, but after France was defeated, they hoped to actually win the war with the United States. After a time, however, British leaders advised signing a peace treaty, which was signed at Ghent, in present-day Belgium on December 24, 1814. It took so long for word of the signing of the treaty to reach the fighting forces in the United States that the war continued into 1815. The Battle of New Orleans was actually fought after the peace treaty was signed and is sometimes called “The Needless Battle” because of that fact. The British were determined to take the city of New Orleans, which was located at the mouth of the Mississippi River. Its strategic location made it an important city to control. The battle lasted only about one-half hour, with an American victory and a British withdrawal. Although there were a few other skirmishes, word of the peace treaty reached American troops before any other major battles took place. The Battle of New Orleans is considered the last major battle of the War of 1812. Try the multiple choice quiz on the following page to see how much you know about the Battle of New Orleans. Research anything that you are not certain of. There is an answer key attached if you get stuck. ©2016 Bonnie Rose Hudson WriteBonnieRose.com Underline the word(s) that complete the statements correctly. 1. New Orleans is located in southeastern _________________. Texas 2. Louisiana On December 1, 1814, Major General _________________ began to prepare New Orleans for an attack from the British. George Armstrong Custer 3. Southwest Jefferson Davis son The American soldiers set up their defense behind the _________________. Driskill Mountain Lake Charles The American troops set up barricades made of dirt banks and _________________. logs 8. Marquis de Lafayette slave Rodriguez Canal 7. Central States The plantation owner’s _________________ escaped and warned the Americans that the British were coming. daughter 6. Andrew Jackson On December 23, 1814, British troops captured American militia at the plantation of _________________. Jacques Villeré 5. Thomas Jefferson The leader of the American troops was the commander of the U.S. Army of the _________________. Southeast 4. Alabama bales of hay cotton bales Fighting for the Americans were regular soldiers, militia, African Americans, Native Americans, and even pirates led by _________________. Blackbeard Jean Laffite Calico Jack ©2016 Bonnie Rose Hudson WriteBonnieRose.com 9. A separate group of soldiers manning cannons was led by Brigadier General _________________. David B. Morgan 10. Sir George Prevost William Thornton Treaty of Paris ten more days twenty more days The British suffered _________________ losses in the Battle of New Orleans as the Americans did. many fewer 15. Treaty of Ghent The British refused to leave the area for about _________________, but finally moved out of the area of New Orleans. one more month 14. Robert Ross News of the victory at New Orleans arrived in Washington, D.C. at about the same time as the news of the _________________. Defeat of France 13. Sir Edward Pakenham The leader of the British troops was killed in the attack and Major General __________________ took command. John Lambert 12. Jacob Jennings Brown The British troops were led by Lieutenant General _________________. Henry Procter 11. James Barron about the same many more Because of the Battle of New Orleans, the American commander became a national hero and was eventually elected the _________________ U.S. President. sixth tenth seventh ©2016 Bonnie Rose Hudson WriteBonnieRose.com Answer Key 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Louisiana Andrew Jackson Southwest Jacques Villeré son Rodriguez Canal cotton bales Jean Laffite David B. Morgan Sir Edward Pakenham John Lambert Treaty of Ghent ten more days many more seventh ©2016 Bonnie Rose Hudson WriteBonnieRose.com