Why was the location of New Orleans

so important during the Battle of New

Orleans?

New Orleans was one of the most important port cities in t he U. S. at the time. The city allowed access to the Mississippi River, an important route for both transportation (of both troops and civilians) and shipping.

It is said to have a significant importance as the city allowed access to the Mississippi River, an important route for both transportation of both troops and civilians and shipping of resources and the above stated