The Battle of New Orleans from Two Points of View: A Scholar and an Eyewitness
Grades 7–9
Over the course of four lessons, students will analyze both primary and secondary source documents to gain an appreciation for the causes, consequences, and key figures of the Battle of New Orleans. These source materials will prompt students to look at the event from different perspectives. An 1815 letter written by a young woman residing in the city will provide students with a sense of immediacy, while a present-day narrative overview will illustrate the advantage of hindsight.
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