Question

Which of the following statements does not accuratley describe the war or 1812?

A. It occured even though great britain had decided to seek peace prior to the u.s leclaration of war
B. it was militarily indecisive but left the u.s as a major power.
C.The battle of new orleans enabled americans to win generous terms in the treaty of ghent
D, America launched a series of unsucessful attacks on Canada
E. Because of captain perry's victory at put-in-bay the british abandond lake eerie

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. The battle of New Orleans enabled Americans to win generous terms in the treaty of Ghent.

The Battle of New Orleans was important because it was the last big battle of the War of 1812. American forced repelled the British army and won a decisive victory. This gave the US a good position during the Treaty sign and Britain had to lose some terms.