Analysis of the Vote in Favor of a Declaration of War

question 13

Multiple Choice

Analysis of the vote in favor of a declaration of war against Great Britain in 1812 supports which of the following conclusions?

• A) Support for the war came primarily from New England and the South.
• B) Congressmen from the South and West strongly opposed the war, and those from New England supported it.
• C) Because there was strong support for the war in all regions, the vote demonstrated American unity.
• D) Most representatives from the coastal states opposed the war.

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