USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THOMAS JEFFERSON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
At the time of the War of 1812, which European country controlled the most territory in America?
A
Spain
B
Britian
C
Spain
D
Portugal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The tensions that caused the War of 1812 arose from the French revolutionary (1792–99) and Napoleonic Wars (1799–1815). During this nearly constant conflict between France and Britain, American interests were injured by each of the two countries’ endeavours to block the United States from trading with the other.

Detailed explanation-2: -Minister Onís and Secretary Adams reached an agreement whereby Spain ceded East Florida to the United States and renounced all claim to West Florida. Spain received no compensation, but the United States agreed to assume liability for $5 million in damage done by American citizens who rebelled against Spain.

Detailed explanation-3: -The War of 1812, which lasted from June 18, 1812 to February 18, 1815, was a military conflict between the United States, Great Britain, and Great Britain’s Native American allies on the North American continent. After the American Revolution, the United States and Great Britain were hardly on good terms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Although Federalist opposition to the war could be found throughout the nation, it was most intense in New England. By 1814, Federalists there were eager to bring the conflict to an end.

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