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How did the residents of New

Orleans react to Jackson? How did
their reaction change over time?

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The United States achieved its greatest land victory of the War of 1812 at New Orleans. The battle thwarted a British effort to gain control of a critical American port and elevated Maj. Gen. Andrew Jackson to national fame.The house was completely destroyed but Jackson and the officers escaped harm. ... This began an exchange of artillery fire that continued for three hours. Several of the American guns were silenced, including the 32-pounder, a 24-pounder, and a 12-pounder, while some damage was done to the earthworks.

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