Based on the information in the chart, why might Congress have been divided about declaring war on Britain?

Question

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• Members of Congress did not believe the American military could compete with the British military.
• The War Hawks had more supporters in the House of Representatives than in the Senate
Southern representatives were less concerned about British interference in American shipping.
Some representatives were not convinced that the rumors about the Native American attacks were true.

Answer 1

• Members of Congress did not believe the American military could compete with the British military.
• The War Hawks had more supporters in the House of Representatives than in the Senate.
Southern representatives were less concerned about British interference in American shipping.
Some representatives were not convinced that the rumors about the Native American attacks were true.