Question

The most notable result of the War of 1812 was an upsurge in American nationalism. At the war’s conclusion a French diplomat commented that “the war has given the Americans what they so essentially lacked, a national character.”

—"The Unfinished Revolution," National Park Service

The War of 1812 resulted in many consequences for the United States. The result mentioned in the excerpt occurred because the war showed that the country
A.
could keep control over foreign trade when threatened by a stronger European power.
B.
could win battles in a foreign country while fighting against a stronger European power.
C.
could maintain its independence against a threat from a stronger European power.
D.
could mobilize its military forces quickly when invaded by a stronger European power.

Answer 1

The result mentioned in the excerpt, the rise of American nationalism, occurred because the war demonstrated that the United States could maintain its independence against a threat from a stronger European power. Therefore, the correct answer is:

C. could maintain its independence against a threat from a stronger European power.