The Battle of New Orleans, 1815 (eye)

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When did the Battle of New Orleans take place?

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January 8, 1815

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Who was the American general in charge during the Battle of New Orleans?

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General Andrew Jackson

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What was the British strategy in the Battle of New Orleans?

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To capture the port of New Orleans

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How many British soldiers were estimated to be killed in the battle?

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300

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What significant event had occurred two weeks before the battle? Options: The defeat of Napoleon, The start of the War of 1812, The burning of Washington D.C., The signing of the Treaty of Ghent

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The signing of the Treaty of Ghent.

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What did Captain Patterson shout during the battle?

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'Shoot low, boys!'.

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What was the nickname of Ambrose Odd?

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Sukey

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What did the British officer do when he surrendered?

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Handed his sword to Paleface

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What did the battlefield look like after the smoke cleared?

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A sea of blood

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Even though it occurred after the official peace treaty was signed, why is the Battle of New Orleans important?

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It encouraged a spirit of American nationalism and made Andrew Jackson a popular war hero.