THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
WAR OF 1812
Question
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decreased
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increased
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stayed the same as before the War of 1812
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The supply of British goods decreases. Congress ends the European embargo. Congress reduces tariffs. Q.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the War of 1812 both sides of the conflict experienced great logistical difficulty. Harsh weather and the lack of transportation routes made the movement of troops and supplies difficult.
Detailed explanation-3: -The British used their navy to ship troops to Canada, to keep them supplied, and to blockade and raid the American coast. The blockade had a devastating impact on the U.S. economy and public finance, and also kept most American warships in port.
Detailed explanation-4: -The War of 1812 had a devastating effect on commerce. The US trade restrictions leading up to the war dramatically decreased American exports. The British blockades and direct attacks on tobacco stores and other US trade goods made it difficult to conduct commerce during the war.