jan 8, 1815 - Battle of New Orleans

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General Andrew Jackson was sent to defend the British invasion in New Orleans before word of the Treaty got to the states. He marches and captures Pensacola and continues to push the British out of New Orleans. He recruits help from gulf pirates and was supplied with Artillery and extra men. When he met the British in a 30 minute bloodbath, the British took 2000 casualties with only 67 American Casualties. He successfully kicked the British out of the U.S and became a hero for the public.

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