-The map showing battles and troop movements during the War of 1812 indicates that most of the major battles were fought in order to .
A) control Canada
B) secure the mouth of the Mississippi River
C) capture the American government in Washington, D. C.
D) break up the British blockade along the Atlantic seacoast

Question

-The map showing battles and troop movements during the War of 1812 indicates that most of the major battles were fought in order to .
A) control Canada 
B) secure the mouth of the Mississippi River 
C) capture the American government in Washington, D. C. 
D) break up the British blockade along the Atlantic seacoast

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Most of the major battles during the War of 1812 were fought along the Canada-United States border, as American forces attempted to invade Canada, which was then a British colony. This indicates that controlling Canada was a significant objective.

-The Map Showing Battles and Troop Movements During the War