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1) The political group that considered having New England states leave the

the U.S. during the War of 1812:_________________.

2) Word meaning to leave or withdraw from a nation or organization:________________.

3) The city in Belgium where a peace agreement was signed to end the

War of 1812:____________________.

4) The French pirate who helped defeat the British in New Orleans:_______________.

5) The Tennessee commander who defeated the Creek tribes and the British

forces at New Orleans:_____________.

6) Ditches which are used to protect soldiers from enemy fire and attack:____________.

7) The marsh and swamp-lands of Louisiana and Alabama:_______________.

8) Latin term meaning “in the same condition”:________________.

9) Skill that the Tennessee militia soldiers were most known for:_______________.

10) An area where very few people can pass at once and have to move in

a narrow line (which is very bad for an army’s attack):_______________.

Thought Question: What were some of the reasons that the U.S. won the

Battle of New Orleans? Was this battle important?