THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
WAR OF 1812
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Question
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They wanted to take control of the US Capitol.
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They wanted to take control of the Mississippi River.
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They wanted to draw away U.S. troops attacking in Canada.
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They wanted to support Native American forces in the region.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Edward Pakenham sailed into the Gulf of Mexico and prepared to attack New Orleans, strategically located at the mouth of the Mississippi River. The British hoped to seize New Orleans in an effort to expand into territory acquired by the United States through the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.
Detailed explanation-2: -On January 8, 1815, the British marched against New Orleans, hoping that by capturing the city they could separate Louisiana from the rest of the United States.
Detailed explanation-3: -New Orleans was a port city with stores of supplies that could be seized. Control of the Mississippi River would have given the British the upper hand in the war. They would have controlled waterways throughout the Louisiana Territory as well as the Port of New Orleans and access to the Gulf of Mexico.
Detailed explanation-4: -Why did the British want to capture the cities of Washington and New Orleans? Washington D.C. was the capital, and New Orleans was a major port. What arguments were given against war with Britain? Should renew friendly ties with Britain cannot compete against Britain’s powerful military.