USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

WAR OF 1812

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What were some of the benefits of the War of 1812? (Choose 3 answers)
A
Better economy, despite having debt of war
B
Rapid building of canals
C
Industrialization
D
Expansion towards the east
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Perhaps most importantly, the war’s outcome boosted national self-confidence and encouraged the growing spirit of American expansionism that would shape the better part of the 19th century.

Detailed explanation-2: -American armies invaded Canada in 1812 at three points, but all three campaigns ended in failure. One army surrendered at Detroit at the western end of Lake Erie, a second army surrendered at Queenston Heights at the other end of the lake, and a third army withdrew after little more than a skirmish north of New York.

Detailed explanation-3: -Roughly 15, 000 Americans died as a result of the War of 1812. Roughly 8, 600 British and Canadian soldiers died from battle or disease. The losses among Native American tribes are not known.

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.

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