Question

andrew jackson’s role in the war of 1812

• young commander of the u.s. military
• defeated the creek indians at the battle of horseshoe bend
• ?

using your knowledge of social studies, which of the following would complete the characteristics chart above?

• invaded canada for the u.s. only to be defeated and pushed back.
• drove tecumseh from the untied states into canada.
• defeated the british at the battle of new orleans.
• won the battle of tippecanoe for the united states.

Explanation:

The question asks for a key role of Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812. The listed achievements are his military command and victory at Horseshoe Bend. The Battle of New Orleans was a major, famous victory led by Jackson during the War of 1812. The other options are incorrect: the U.S. invasion of Canada was not led by Jackson; Tecumseh was not driven out by Jackson; the Battle of Tippecanoe was led by William Henry Harrison, not Jackson.

Answer:

Defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans.