THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
WAR OF 1812
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Question
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the British preferred to use their Navy whenever possible
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port cities were usually not well defended
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the American Navy was considered weak and ineffective
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port cities were vital routes to resupply troops
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Detailed explanation-1: -Ports are transportation hubs located in the sea and river with waterway intermodal equipment for safe entry and exit of ships. As assembly points and hubs of water and land transportation, ports are the distribution centers for industrial and agricultural products in the trading system.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ports constitute an important economic activity in coastal areas. The higher the throughput of goods and passengers year-on-year, the more infrastructure, provisions and associated services are required. These will bring varying degrees of benefits to the economy and to the country.
Detailed explanation-3: -Port congestion is a major challenge faced by many ports globally and can occur due to various reasons: Port or terminal is booked to more than its capacity. Delays caused by bad weather which results in vessels lining up outside. Industrial action or strikes.