As the War of 1812 started, one strength of the United States was:

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At the start of the War of 1812, the United States had a small but experienced navy, which had already been successful in battles against Barbary pirates in the Mediterranean and against the British in the Quasi-War of 1798-1800. This navy was well-equipped with fast ships, and its success in disrupting British trade was one of the reasons why the United States declared war on Great Britain. However, the United States did not have a large standing army, and the federal budget was not in surplus. The national bank had been dissolved in 1811, and President Madison, while a skilled politician, was not known for his military strategy.

As the War of 1812 Started, One Strength of the United