1.31: Why the Battle of New Orleans Mattered

<p>In our final battle episode, we dispel a few historical myths, muse on alternate history scenarios, and explore not just what the American victory <em>prevented </em>but <em>created</em>. </p><p>(And also discuss the TREATY OF GHENT.)</p><p><br></p><p>LEARN MORE:</p><p><em>The Greatest Fury: The Battle of New Orleans and the Rebirth of America</em> by William C. Davis</p><p><em>The British at the Gates: The New Orleans Campaign in the War of 1812</em> by Robin Reilly</p><p><em>The Battle of New Orleans: Andrew Jackson and America&#39;s First Military Victory</em> by Robert V. Remini</p><p><em>The Accidental City: Improvising New Orleans</em> by Lawrence N. Powell</p><p><em>The World That Made New Orleans: From Spanish Silver to Congo Square</em> by Ned Sublette</p><p><br></p><p>SOUNDS:</p><p>French Quarter Bourbon walk.wav by volivieri -- https://freesound.org/s/110012/ -- License: Attribution 4.0</p>