Question

question 1-17
subject test
battle of new orleans
general sir edward pakenham (with uk flag) | general andrew jackson (with us flag)
size of army: 13,100 | 4,000
number of casualties: 2,104 | 62
use the sources to answer the question.
which of these was a disadvantage for the americans in the battle of new orleans?

• position behind the rodriguez canal
• cannons placed on the mississippi river
• the size of general jackson’s army
• placement between the mississippi river and the swamp

Explanation:

To determine the disadvantage for Americans, we analyze the table: General Jackson’s army had 4,000 soldiers (smaller size than the British force of 13,100). The other options (position behind canal, cannons on Mississippi, placement between river and swamp) would be advantages (canal/river/swamp as defenses, cannons for firepower). So the size of Jackson’s army is a disadvantage.

Answer:

The size of General Jackson's army