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During the War of 1812, the British launched an assault on New Orleans. The attack was meant to take control of the city and as much of Louisiana as possible. This would be valuable bargaining chips in the peace negotiations in Ghent. The British also hoped to have the people there to secede from the US and join either the Spanish empire, or attach themselves to Great Britain.
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Why was the york town battle fought?
The battle of Yorktown was fought in Virginia in 1781 during the revolutionary war. The revolutionary war was fought in order to gain independence from Great Britain. This battle ended the revolutionary war by the surrender of British General Cornwallis and America gained there independence from GB.
When did great Britain gain control of south Africa during the british empire?
1806
How did the British East India Company gain control of how much of eastern India?
With its own private army the British East India Company overcame Indian forces at the Battle of Plassey.
What was the significance of the Battle of New Orleans during the US Civil War?
The Batle of New Orleans occured on January 8, 1815 and was the final battle of the War of 1812. Actually this battle was fought several days after peace had been declared. The peace negoitiation were in Paris France and the news had not reached the US. This battle was significant in that it was a major American victory over the British army that included regiments that had successfully against Napoleon in Europe. The Battle of New Orleans allowed the Union navy to gain control of the entrance to the Mississippi River. This stopped the flow of Confederate supplies to the Mississippi River Valley. Since the Confederates could not ship Cotton to England, this forced England to buy cotton elsewhere, which reduced the value of the Confedeate bonds.
How did british gain control of the fur trade during french and Indian war?
they captured fort Miami and fort Owatanon.
What did the British gain hope during the battle of new Orleans?
During the War of 1812, the British launched an assault on New Orleans. The attack was meant to take control of the city and as much of Louisiana as possible. This would be valuable bargaining chips in the peace negotiations in Ghent. The British also hoped to have the people there to secede from the US and join either the Spanish empire, or attach themselves to Great Britain.
How would you describe the battle of saratoga?
The Battle of Saratoga took place in 1777 and was started in an attempt by the British to gain control of the Hudson River during the Revolutionary War. The battle was won by the Americans.
Why was the york town battle fought?
The battle of Yorktown was fought in Virginia in 1781 during the revolutionary war. The revolutionary war was fought in order to gain independence from Great Britain. This battle ended the revolutionary war by the surrender of British General Cornwallis and America gained there independence from GB.
What did the British have to gain by ruling South Africa during apartheid?
SA was not ruled by the British during the apartheid era. The country was independent for a number of years during the time.
What was significant of the battle of new Orleans?
The Batle of New Orleans occured on January 8, 1815 and was the final battle of the War of 1812. Actually this battle was fought several days after peace had been declared. The peace negoitiation were in Paris France and the news had not reached the US. This battle was significant in that it was a major American victory over the British army that included regiments that had successfully against Napoleon in Europe. The Battle of New Orleans allowed the Union navy to gain control of the entrance to the Mississippi River. This stopped the flow of Confederate supplies to the Mississippi River Valley. Since the Confederates could not ship Cotton to England, this forced England to buy cotton elsewhere, which reduced the value of the Confedeate bonds.
Was the battle of gettysburg during the Civil War or the revolutionary war?
It was during the Civil War because the north and south fought against each other. That is what the Civil War is. The Revolutionary War is America fighting against the British to gain their own freedom.
When did great Britain gain control of south Africa during the british empire?
1806
Where did British forces make greatest gain during the war?
which war
What was a goal of the British during the European wars of the 1700s?
To gain control of the French West Indies
What was the goal of the british during the eurpean wars of the 1700s?
to gain control of the french west indies
The Battle of was the turning point for the British in World War 2.?
the battle of Britain because Germany couldn't gain air superiority over England Hitler had to change his plans of invading
What did the british colonist want to do during the European wars during the 1700?
to gain control of the french west indies
