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On December 24, 1814, The Treaty of Ghent was signed between the U.S. and Great Britain, ending the War of 1812. Which statement BEST describes the outcome of the War of 1812?
Responses
A Great Britain won control of Florida and Louisiana.Great Britain won control of Florida and Louisiana.
B The United States won control of Canada from Britain.The United States won control of Canada from Britain.
C American businesses became dependent on imports from Britain.American businesses became dependent on imports from Britain.
D Both sides agreed to return things to the way they were before the war.

Answer 1

The statement that BEST describes the outcome of the War of 1812 is:

D Both sides agreed to return things to the way they were before the war.

The Treaty of Ghent essentially restored the status quo ante bellum, meaning that the territorial boundaries and other issues existing before the war were maintained.