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The War of 1812
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The War of 1812

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What was the main reason the United States targeted Canada during the War of 1812?

  • To establish a new territory for American expansion
  • To gain control of British resources in North America
  • To challenge the Royal Navy directly
  • To use the conquest as a bargaining chip for maritime concessions (correct)
  • What was the population difference between the United States and Canada during the War of 1812?

  • 10 million to 100,000
  • 7.7 million to 500,000 (correct)
  • 2 million to 1 million
  • 5 million to 200,000
  • Why did the American forces make little headway in Canada in 1812?

  • Lack of military strategy
  • Waging war over the vast distances of the North American wilderness (correct)
  • Inadequate troop numbers
  • Lack of support from the American public
  • What event in Europe led to the United States being thrown on the defensive in 1814?

    <p>The defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the American invasions of Canada in 1812?

    <p>All three campaigns ended in failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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