Why did the Battle of New Orleans occur after a peace treaty was signed

Both the British and American troops were unaware of the peace treaty that had been signed between the two countries in Ghent, Belgium, a few weeks prior, and so the Battle of New Orleans occurred despite the agreements made across the Atlantic.

Explanation:

i think its the outcome of people's preferences.

these the citzens and goverment come to terms some of the amendments gave the states more power then the goverment and some protocted americans rights