In which battle did Perry earn the title "Hero of Lake Erie"?
Battle of Trafalgar
Battle of Lake Erie
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of Waterloo
Answer
In the Battle of Lake Erie, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry led the American fleet to a decisive victory over the British in 1813. Perry's courageous leadership and innovative tactics earned him the title "Hero of Lake Erie." His victory secured control of the lake for the Americans, cutting off British supply lines and contributing to the eventual American victory in the War of 1812.
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