Question

What difficulties did the U.S. face in preparing for war with Britain? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

France backed out after offering to help the U.S.
France backed out after offering to help the U.S. - only 2 answers are allowed

Britain had a much larger navy than the U.S.
Britain had a much larger navy than the U.S. - only 2 answers are allowed

Enslaved African Americans refused to help fight.
Enslaved African Americans refused to help fight. - only 2 answers are allowed

The U.S. had a small army compared to Britain.
The U.S. had a small army compared to Britain. - only 2 answers are allowed
Only 2 answers are allowed.
Only 2 answers are allowed.

Answer 1

The difficulties the U.S. faced in preparing for war with Britain included:

1. Britain had a much larger navy than the U.S.
2. The U.S. had a small army compared to Britain.

These two factors significantly impacted the U.S.'s ability to prepare for and engage in conflict with Britain.