_____ General Jackson orders his men to build a fortification of packed earth on the east side of the Mississippi River. _____ General Jackson arrives in New Orleans. _____ British soldiers surrender after a short battle. _____ British soldiers attempt to breach the fortification. _____ About 8,000 British soldiers gather outside of New Orleans. _____ General Jackson gathers about 4,700 volunteers

Answer 1

Here’s the sequence of events you provided, arranged in chronological order:

1. _____ General Jackson arrives in New Orleans.
2. _____ General Jackson orders his men to build a fortification of packed earth on the east side of the Mississippi River.
3. _____ About 8,000 British soldiers gather outside of New Orleans.
4. _____ British soldiers attempt to breach the fortification.
5. _____ British soldiers surrender after a short battle.
6. _____ General Jackson gathers about 4,700 volunteers.

This order reflects the progression of the events leading up to and during the defense of New Orleans in the War of 1812.