INTRODUCTION: (2 Min.) 1. GAIN ATTENTION: In December of 1814, 11,000 to 14,450 of Great Britain’s finest troops were lead to destroy a much smaller force of 3,500 to 5,000 United States troops. This was part of the War of 1812 that was fought from June 1812 to the spring of 1815. The War of 1812 was considered a second war for independence with its high point being the Battle of New Orleans on January 8, 1815. Under the command of General Andrew Jackson the Marines soundly …showed first 75 words of 1175 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1175 total…American troops killed during the Battle of New Orleans? b. ANSWER: 71 men SUMMARY: (1 Min.) 1. During this period of instruction, we have covered important information about the Battle of New Orleans. With this information you the student are able to gain a better understanding of Marine Corps history and the significance of the very important Battle of New Orleans. LIST OF SUPPORTING PAPERS 1. Student Outline 2. Placards #1-General Andrew Jackson #2-Avenue of Aproach #3-British attempts to take