Number the events 1-6 in the order they occurred.

Question

_____ 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 is the correct order of the events numbered 1-6 based on the timeline of the Battle of New Orleans:

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