War of 1812: Naval Strategies and Battles

What was the primary challenge faced by the U.S. Navy when they declared war on Great Britain in 1812?

• Poor shipbuilding technology

• Inadequate funding for naval operations

• Limited number of ships compared to the British

• Lack of experienced sailors

How did the U.S. strategists plan to counter the British naval power during the War of 1812?

• By building a larger fleet of warships

• By focusing on inland waters like the Great Lakes

• By attacking British ports directly

• By forming alliances with other European nations

Who led the U.S. forces to victory in the Battle of Lake Erie?

• Andrew Jackson

• William Henry Harrison

• Oliver Hazard Perry

• Thomas Macdonough

What was a significant outcome of the U.S. victory at the Battle of Lake Erie?

• Capture of Quebec City

• Control of the Saint Lawrence River

• Capture of Detroit, Michigan

• Defeat of the British in New Orleans

Why did the U.S. fail to control the Saint Lawrence River during the War of 1812?

• Poor strategic planning by U.S. forces

• Inability to recruit enough sailors

• British naval superiority on the Great Lakes

• Lack of resources to build ships