Which of the Following Was a Consequence of the War

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a consequence of the War of 1812?

• A) The difficulty of moving troops and supplies during the war spurred interest in the building of a more reliable road system.
• B) Sectional conflict became far more pronounced.
• C) The federal government tried to pay its war debts by enacting the first income tax on American citizens.
• D) The war acted to impede the emergence of domestic industries.

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Definitions:

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Invisible Hand

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Adam Smith

An 18th-century Scottish economist and philosopher, best known for his book "The Wealth of Nations," which lays the foundation for classical economics.