Question

Which is not an accurate statement about America's decision to go to war in 1812? A. Many Westerners wanted to go to war to take Indian land because the English were protecting the Indians. B. Most New Englanders and people who remembered the hardship of the American Revolution opposed the war. C. The War Hawks argued against going to war, but President James Madison did not listen to them. D. Young leaders in the South and West wanted to go to war to protect American honor.

Answer 1

The statement that is NOT accurate about America's decision to go to War in 1812 was C). The War Hawks argued against going to war, but President James Madison did not listen to them.

Answer 2

"C. The War Hawks argued against going to war, but President James Madison did not listen to them" is incorrect. Thomas Jefferson was president of the US during this time.