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What was the main reason the United States targeted Canada during the War of 1812?
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?
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?
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?
What event in Europe led to the United States being thrown on the defensive in 1814?
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What was the outcome of the American invasions of Canada in 1812?
What was the outcome of the American invasions of Canada in 1812?
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