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.
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The first six months of the war became known as the 'Phoney War' because there was almost no fighting and no bombs were dropped. This gave the government more time to protect Britain from an attack. Protections included: Barrage balloons were deployed to force the Luftwaffe to fly higher, if and when they attacked.
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