Question

What was the United States's first military objective in the War of 1812?

Answer 1

The first objective was to take Canada away from the British.

Answer 2

Answer:

The main military objective of the US was to invade the British colony of Canada, to use that territory as a negotiating element of some kind of agreement. It also aimed to prevent the British continuing to hand over weapons to the American Indians, thereby continuing their expansion to the west.