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The British colonies in America were expanding westward during the early 18th century, and following the Revolutionary War the frontier became farther removed from the Atlantic coast.
Thomas Jefferson recognized that maintaining trade with these regions depended on the Ohio River and the Mississippi River, which led to the Gulf of Mexico. If a foreign power controlled New Orleans, that trade could be impeded, as it was briefly during the rule of Louisiana by Spain. To prevent this, Jefferson offered to buy New Orleans from France, ultimately leading to the vast Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
Union General Winfield Scott devised the "Anaconda Plan" for defeating the Confederacy. Scott called for the blockade of the Southern coast as well as the capture of the Mississippi River. The blockade was designed to split the Confederacy in two and prevent supplies from moving east and west. The first step to securing the Mississippi was the capture of New Orleans. The Confederacy's largest city and busiest port, New Orleans was defended by two large forts, Jackson and St. Philip, situated on the river below the city.
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What actually happened to british general Edwin pakenham at the battle of new Orleans?
He was wounded several times during battle, and eventually died.
Why cuneiform important during ancient times?
i do not know lol
Why was colonial williamsburg important during colonial times?
reasons
Why is propaganda so important during times of war?
i have an essay to do on that to lol
Where was the capital of jazz during the 1920's?
In modern times, New York City is considered the Mecca of jazz. Another answer: New Orleans is the capital of jazz.
What year did aahperd meet in New Orleans?
AAHPERD had their first meet in New Orleans in 1942. The convention has only been held in New Orleans four times.
Why is it important to have laws during both times of peace and times of war?
so it wouldnt get that much out of control when there was a war
How many times has Obama been to New Orleans?
2
Why was New Orleans the economic capital of Lower Louisiana?
New Orleans has been the state capital of Louisiana three times. When the territory changed hands from the French to the British, to the Spanish and back to the French again, the government offices were in the most convenient location. In 1849, the current capital at Baton Rouge was established as a midway point between the Gulf Coast towns and the farms in the north of the state. But New Orleans was the capital again during Reconstruction (1866), because there were more Federal troops stationed there.
How many tims have the New Orleans Saints won?
They won 7 times and lost 3 times.
What products were traded in Elizabethan times?
During the Elilzabethan times wool was the most important product in England.
Have the New Orleans Saints ever defeated the Chicago Bears?
Yes, they have. The New Orleans Saints defeated the Chicago Bears 12 times in their history.
