What Was the Main Source of Votes in Favor of War

question 34

Multiple Choice

What was the main source of votes in favor of war with Britain when Congress declared war in June 1812?

• A) Republicans in populous states like Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia
• B) War hawks from western states
• C) Great Lakes states
• D) New England
• E) New York and New Jersey

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