The Battle of New Orleans took place on January 8, 1815. It was the final major battle of the War of 1812 occurring after the Treaty of Ghent was signed by the American and British Peace Commissioners.
The Battle of New Orleans , fought on January 8, 1815 , was the final major conflict of the War of 1812 , but its significance extended far beyond the battlefield. Despite occurring after the signing of the Treaty of Ghent on December 24, 1814, the treaty had not yet been ratified by the British Parliament or the U.S. Senate , leaving the war technically ongoing. The outcome of the battle could have influenced whether the treaty was ratified, with the possibility that a British victory and control of New Or
The Treaty of Ghent, negotiated in Belgium, was designed to end the War of 1812 by restoring pre-war boundaries and resolving none of the war’s underlying causes, such as British impressment of American sailors. However, the treaty was merely the first step in the peace process. For it to take effect, both the British and American governments needed to ratify it. This delay meant the war continued on the ground, with neither side aware of the treaty’s signing until weeks later.