USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

WAR OF 1812

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did the Battle of Lake Erie contribute to the victory of the United States in the War of 1812?
A
It led to the passage of the Northwest Ordinance
B
It improved relations with the Indians living along Lake Erie
C
It outlawed future slavery in the state of Ohio
D
It gave the Americans control of the Great Lakes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On September 10, 1813, American Naval forces under the command of Oliver H. Perry attacked Robert H. Barclay’s British fleet in Lake Erie. In the resulting action, Perry’s forces gained a victory and claimed supremacy over the lake, causing the British to evacuate Fort Detroit.

Detailed explanation-2: -This victory was an important part of the War of 1812 because it allowed America to gain control of Lake Erie, preventing the British from penetrating the middle of the United States.

Detailed explanation-3: -The American victory at the Battle of Lake Erie cut off the British supply lines and forced them to abandon Detroit. It also paved the way for General Harrison’s attack on the British and Native American forces at the Battle of the Thames.

Detailed explanation-4: -Admiral Perry’s victory in the Battle of Lake Erie was a turning point in the War of 1812 and the development of the American empire. The American forces defeated the powerful British navy, demonstrating the growing international strength of the United States.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lake Erie and Lake Ontario played major roles in the War of 1812. Sitting amidst the main theater of operations in the North, they shaped the movements of the contending armies.

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