Which of the Following Contributed to the Poor American Performance

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to the poor American performance in the War of 1812?

• A) The nation was deeply divided about whether to go to war.
• B) The renewal of the charter of the Bank of the United States in 1811 prompted other banks to refuse to help the government to fund the war.
• C) The war in Europe had ended before the War of 1812 began, and the British were able to pay more attention to the war.
• D) Because Jefferson had dismantled the entire U.S. Navy, Madison found himself without any ability to fight at sea.
• E) The United States fought a two-front war: against the British in Canada and against the Spanish in Florida.

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