The First Target of the U

question 19

Multiple Choice

The first target of the U.S. offensive in the War of 1812 was

• A)ports in the British Caribbean.
• B)Canada.
• C)British naval vessels.
• D)native groups allied with the British.
• E)None of these are correct.

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