USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

WAR OF 1812

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In addition to British troops, who did the United States fight against in the War of 1812?
A
Native Americans
B
French settlers
C
Barbary Pirates
D
Spanish soldiers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Comprised of several tribes, including the Shawnee, Kickapoo, Sauk, Fox, and Winnebago, a Native American confederacy led by Shawnee prophet Tenskwatawa and his brother Tecumseh had arisen to challenge US settlement in the territory.

Detailed explanation-2: -The War of 1812 pitted the young United States in a war against Great Britain, from whom the American colonies had won their independence in 1783. The conflict was a byproduct of the broader conflict between Great Britain and France over who would dominate Europe and the wider world.

Detailed explanation-3: -The war forged alliances, called for leadership, and tore native communities apart. In the turmoil, the Shawnee leader Tecumseh rose to prominence as well as his brother, the Shawnee Prophet, including Red Jacket of the Senecas and Pushmataha of the Choctaws.

Detailed explanation-4: -The War of 1812 (1812-15) was fought between the United States and Great Britain, primarily over the impressment of American sailors by the British Navy, as well as disagreements over trade, western expansion, and Native American policy. The war ended inconclusively after three years of fighting.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Revolutionary War was an insurrection by American Patriots in the 13 colonies to British rule, resulting in American independence.

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