If it was can you give me some sources so i could research it.
2006-09-09 14:41:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Indeed, it was, because news traveled very slowly back then between Europe, where the peace treaty was signed, and Louisiana, where the battle was fought. You can probably manage to find wikipedia and type "Battle of New Orleans" on your own. Learn to teach yourself.
2006-09-09 14:44:28 · answer #1 · answered by BoredBookworm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Unknown to both armies, the end of the war had been negotiated with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent on December 24, 1814. However, by the terms of the treaty, the war was not officially over until ratifications were exchanged on February 17, 1815 and proclaimed the following day"
Quote from Wikipedia.
2006-09-09 14:51:19 · answer #2 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
January 1815
2006-09-09 14:46:30 · answer #3 · answered by Soledad Mendez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. it was because communications was so poor in those days they did not know in time to prevent the battle. Look in any American history book.
2006-09-09 14:44:13 · answer #4 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The English had agreed to end the war, but the Americans had not yet received that message.
Google it.
2006-09-09 14:44:38 · answer #5 · answered by ElementaryJane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it was. Andrew Jackson gained fame during it.
2006-09-09 14:43:45 · answer #6 · answered by da_hammerhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,it was, but they did not have telephones or email then, so they didn't know the war was over.
2006-09-09 14:46:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it was. google it.
2006-09-09 14:42:27 · answer #8 · answered by Bamos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋