Why was the battle of new orleans significant for louisiana?
a. it gave the british an advantage because of their higher numbers, allowing them to
take control of louisiana and the region.
b. it demonstrated that the inhabitants of louisiana would be loyal citizens of the united
states.
c. it enabled the united states, with troops led by andrew jackson, to take possession of
the area from the british.

d. it led to the creole citizens of louisiana allying with the british in an unsuccessful bid
to form an independent state.