Question

During the years between the war of 1812 and the civil war, naval forces were dispatched worldwide and naval officers were entrusted with wide discretion to ______________.

Answer 1

The answer is ''To exercise diplomacy or force''

Between 1812 and the American Civil war, the Untied States was gradually becoming a major regional player.

It was both growing in Territory as well as the economy.

It was also looking to develop a powerful Navy and gave officers to right to carry out diplomacy with the nations they encounter or use force if necessary.