The Battle of New Orleans Quiz

Who led the U.S. troops in the Battle of New Orleans?

• General Andrew Jackson

• General George Washington

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• General Robert E. Lee

What was the composition of the forces defending New Orleans?

• Only French and Spanish troops

• Only U.S. regular army soldiers

• A mix of Creoles, Native Americans, militias, sailors, and pirates

• Only Native American warriors

What was the outcome of the initial night attack by Jackson's men?

• The British captured New Orleans

• Both sides experienced heavy losses, leading to a stalemate

• The British were completely defeated

• The Americans suffered heavy losses

What significant event occurred on January 8th during the battle?

• The battle ended in a truce

• The Americans surrendered to the British

• The British launched an all-out attack but were repelled

• The British successfully captured New Orleans

What was the ironic twist revealed after the Battle of New Orleans?

• The Americans had secretly allied with the British

• The battle never actually took place

• A peace treaty had been signed weeks before the battle

• The British had already won the war