Which of the following sentences best describes the War of 1812?
Answer: The USA invaded Canada and was defeated, which ensured that Canada would remain independent of the United States.
In the War of 1812 the U.S. invasion was repelled, ensuring Canada would remain independent of the United States.
All answer choices
- Napoleon's fleet was defeated by the Royal Navy in the war.
- The USA became independent from the British Empire after the war.
- The USA invaded Canada and was defeated, which ensured that Canada would remain independent of the United States. (correct answer)
- Canada joined the United States after the war.
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our History study guide.
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