USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

THE MONROE DOCTRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did the outcome of the War of 1812 affect the way Americans felt about their country?
A
They became more fearful of European invasion.
B
They became less confident.
C
They became more patriotic.
D
They became worried about future expansion.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: the answer is C. They became more patriotic.

Detailed explanation-2: -The War of 1812 changed the course of American history. Because America had managed to fight the world’s greatest military power to a virtual standstill, it gained international respect. Furthermore, it instilled a greater sense of nationalism among its citizens.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the aftermath of the War of 1812, the United States experienced a new wave of nationalism. For America, this war validated its existence as an independent nation, and it proved once again they couldn’t be defeated by the British. This resurgence of patriotism ushered in a period known as the Era of Good Feelings.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some of the major effects of the war of 1812 were increased patriotism in the United States and increased respect for the US from other countries. The US military and manufacturing were also strengthened. There was also a decline in the power of the Federalist party, as well as less threat from Native Americans.

Detailed explanation-5: -The results of the War of 1812, which was fought between the United Kingdom and the United States from 1812 to 1814, included no immediate boundary changes. The main result of the War of 1812 has been two centuries of peace between the two countries.

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