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SS ch.8 sec.3
Louisiana's Early American Era
| QUESTION | ANSWER |
|---|---|
| 30 years after the American Revolution, the British did 2 things | 1. got the Indians wrapped up in their conflicts, 2. The British annoyed the Americans by taking them and making them work in the Navy |
| What happened in 1812 | U.S declared war on Great Britain |
| Claiborne was prepared for any... that may come, so the U.S strengthened the forts | attacks |
| 1814, ... came through Gulf of Mexico | British |
| .... was sent to defend the city of New Orleans | Andrew Jackson |
| Was the Battle of New Orleans supposed to happen | no, the American Revolution was over, but not everyone got the word |
| ....met in Chalmette with troops on January 8th 1815 | Pakenham-Britain, Jackson-American |
| How did the battle play out (what happened) | it was a foggy morning, the Americans had the upper because they know the land, so the Americans started killing off the British when least expected |
| Who lost the battle | Britannia, they lost 8,000 + men |
| Who won the battle | U.S, they lost very little men |
| December 24th 1814, What treaty was signed and why | Treaty of Ghent, because the generals didn't know the war was over |
| What did the Battle do (for people) | brought Louisiana citizens together |
| What did the battle show Britain and other countries | don't mess with the Americans/ U.S because they will come together and beat you |
| Who was the person who declared war on Britain | President Monroe |
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