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. Britain had a much larger navy than the U.S. Britain had a much larger navy than the U.S. Enslaved African Americans refused to help fight. Enslaved African Americans refused to help fight. The U.S. had a small army compared to Britain.

Answer 1

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

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

The other options regarding France backing out and enslaved African Americans refusing to help fight are not typically highlighted as primary difficulties faced by the U.S. in preparing for the War of 1812 against Britain.