Why Did Many New Englanders Oppose War with Great Britain

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why did many New Englanders oppose war with Great Britain?

• A) They traced their heritage back to Great Britain and did not want to be at war with relatives.
• B) They were tired from fighting the Revolutionary War and wanted a time of sustained peace.
• C) They were tired from fighting in conflicts with Native Americans in the West and wanted a time of peace.
• D) They were already engaged in their own armed conflicts with the French in Canada and couldn't support two wars.
• E) They believed the real reason for the war was to build up America's ego-a ridiculous cause for war in their opinion.

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