Which January 1815 battle resulted in an American victory under General Andrew Jackson with approximately 100 American casualties?

• A. Battle of Bladensburg
• B. Battle of New Orleans
• C. Battle of Tarawa
• D. Battle of Wake Island

Answer: (B)

This question tests knowledge of a pivotal War of 1812 battle that solidified American resolve under the leadership of Andrew Jackson. On January 8, 1815, near New Orleans, American forces under Jackson made a stand against the British, using strong defensive positions, artillery, and improvised fortifications to turn the battlefield into a formidable obstacle for an assaulting army. The result was a decisive American victory, with casualties on the American side remaining relatively light—roughly around a hundred—especially when contrasted with the British losses that mounted far higher. This outcome boosted Jackson into national prominence and became a lasting symbol of American resilience.

The other battles listed occurred in different contexts: Bladensburg was a defeat for the U.S. in 1814, while Tarawa and Wake Island are battles from World War II in the Pacific, not the War of 1812, and not in January 1815.