Which Statement Best Describes the Circumstances at the Start of the War

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the circumstances at the start of the War of 1812?

• A)Great Britain and the United States were both eager to fight.
• B)Native Americans convinced the United States to fight.
• C)Americans in the South and West supported the war; those in New England opposed it.
• D)All Americans were focused on the acquisition of Canada.
• E)Most southerners opposed the war.

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