Question

In the early 1800s, the British were harassing U.S. ships and interfering with U.S. trade. By 1812, many U.S. citizens were tired of the British taking advantage of their country. They felt that the U.S. government needed to show the British that it deserved respect. In June of 1812, the U.S. government finally declared war on Great Britain. According to the passage, the War of 1812 was partially about
A.establishing new trade agreements with Great Britain.
B.helping the U.S. become a world power.
C.the weakness of the U.S. government in the early 1800s.
D.the United States standing up for its rights.

Answer 1

The main the reason the war was fought was for England to keep the colonies under their control so I would say d.