USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

WAR OF 1812

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Battle of New Orleans made many Americans feel like they ____ the war.
A
won
B
lost
C
hated
D
loved
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The resounding American victory at the Battle of New Orleans soon became a symbol of American democracy triumphing over the old European ideas of aristocracy and entitlement. The battle was the last major armed engagement between the United States and Britain.

Detailed explanation-2: -The American victory in the Gulf region forced the British to recognize United States claims to Louisiana and West Florida and to ratify the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the war. The Battle of New Orleans also marked the state’s political incorporation into the Union.

Detailed explanation-3: -The British lost significantly more soldiers in the Battle of New Orleans than the Americans. The war gave Americans a feeling of unity, and the people of Louisiana had played an important role in that victory. This was an important step to becoming a true part of the United States.

Detailed explanation-4: -Although the battle had no bearing on the outcome of the war, Jackson’s overwhelming victory elevated national pride, which had suffered a number of setbacks during the War of 1812. The Battle of New Orleans was also the last armed engagement between the United States and Britain.

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