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A. Word of the Treaty of Ghent did not reach the U.S. in time to stop the battle.

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Andrew Jackson fought the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812 to defend the city from a British invasion. The British, seeking to control the Mississippi River, attacked New Orleans, but were ultimately defeated by Jackson and his troops. The battle solidified Jackson's reputation as a military hero and boosted American morale.

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