Mr. Stein NYS ELA: Andrew Jackson

What did men from both sides try to sign?

• A peace treaty.

• The bill from Applebees.

• The Declaration of Independence.

• The United States Constitution.

Where did the British send troops?

• To attack the city of New Orleans, on the Gulf of Mexico.

• To Chipotle.

• To Target.

• To Fort Niagara.

Why was New Orleans an important strategic city then and is still now?

• New Orleans is located at the mouth of the Mississippi River.

• Because of the New Orleans airport.

• Because of the New Orleans Bus terminal.

• Because it is the home of the New Orleans Saints.

From New Orleans you can travel north along what river?

• The Mississippi River.

• The Thames River.

• The Niagara River.

• The Missouri River.

Why did farmers like the Port of New Orleans?

• Farmers could ship their goods down the Mississippi River and sell them in New Orleans..

• They liked the Tommy J's pizza there.

• There was a cheaper fee there, compared to other ports.

• They liked the vendor area at the Port of New Orleans.

The Americans sent an army to defend New Orleans. Who led this army?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

• Harry Truman

Where was Andrew Jackson from?

• Maryland

• New York

• Tennessee

• Alabama

As a young boy Andrew Jackson joined the US Army during what war?

• The American Revolution.

• The Civil War.

• The French and Indian War.

• World War I.

What was his job during the American Revolution as a young boy?

• Cleaning the uniforms.

• Preparing lunch.

• Carrying notes from place to place.

• Cleaning the firearms.

What happened to Jackson and his brother during the Revolution?

• They almost starved to death.

• They were taken prisoner by the British.

• They were allowed to play with the young British soldiers.

• They were fed quite well.