What Was the Overall Effect of the American Invasions of Canada

question 135

Multiple Choice

What was the overall effect of the American invasions of Canada in 1775 and during the War of 1812?

• A) All trade ceased between the two nations from 1814 to 1848.
• B) Many Canadians migrated south into New England.
• C) Americans continued to plan ways to gain Canada.
• D) Stereotypes developed on both sides that in some form still exist today.
• E) As compensation,the British asked that the Maine territory be broken off from Massachusetts and incorporated into Canada.

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Definitions:

Value Rationality

A decision-making process focused on achieving a specific goal in a consistent, logical manner, irrespective of the personal utility gained.

Traditional Action

A term often associated with Max Weber, referring to actions motivated by established habits or customs rather than rational calculations or ethical considerations.

Means-ends Rationality

A concept in sociology that refers to people's actions being directed towards achieving specific goals by the most efficient means.

Affective Action

Actions driven by emotions and feelings rather than rational calculations.