Question

Explain why the War of 1812 led to an increase in American manufacturing?

Answer 1

Americans saw an increase in manufacturing during the War of 1812 because the war cut them off from their previous supply of imported manufactured goods. With imports cut off, the Americans had to make their own manufactured goods. This led to an increase in American manufacturing.

Answer 2

During Colonial times, the American colonies were not really allowed to manufacture many things. The British government did not let them do this because it wanted to be able to export manufactured goods to the colonies. By preventing the colonies from manufacturing, they protected their own manufacturers.




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