Discuss Winfield Scott’s campaign to capture Mexico City. & Discuss the Battle of New Orleans and Andrew Jackson’s role in the campaign and battle.

Question 1

Discuss Winfield Scott’s campaign to capture Mexico City. How did his campaign impact the war? Why have some historians and military leaders viewed his campaign as one of the finest in the annals of American warfare?

Your response must be a minimum of 500 words.

Question 2

Discuss the Battle of New Orleans and Andrew Jackson’s role in the campaign and battle. Why was Jackson successful? What impact did the battle have on the war? What impact did the battle have on U.S. politics?

Your response must be a minimum of 500 words.