Question

Which of the following describes the outcome of the War of 1812 for the United States?
A. The U.S. gained Florida from Spain.
B. The U.S. fought off an invasion of their territory.
C. The U.S. gained territory in British Canada.
D. The British paid the U.S. for damages caused by the war.

Answer 1

B. The U.S. fought off an invasion of their territory.

Explanation: The War of 1812 ended with the Treaty of Ghent (1814) and returned borders to the prewar status; the U.S. did not gain Canada or Florida, nor did Britain pay reparations. The conflict did, however, see the U.S. repel British invasions and defend its territory (notably culminating in the Battle of New Orleans).