Why was the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812 sometimes thought of as a "meaningless" American victory?

Question

Responses

A Andrew Jackson was killed during it.Andrew Jackson was killed during it.

B The United States lost the War of 1812.The United States lost the War of 1812.

C It occurred after the end of the War of 1812.It occurred after the end of the War of 1812.

D The U.S. surrendered the city to Britain after the war.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

C It occurred after the end of the War of 1812.

The Battle of New Orleans took place on January 8, 1815, which was after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed on December 24, 1814, effectively ending the war. As a result, the victory was seen by some as "meaningless" because it did not affect the outcome of the war, even though it was a significant military victory for the United States.