The War of 1812 did NOT result in a quick American victory, costing little in the way of American lives or treasure for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
A) the British army was strong and had been cultivating American allies.
B) the U.S. Army was weak because Congress had not appropriated sufficient monies to staff and arm the army.
C) the American attack on Canada did not produce the pro-American revolt among French Canadians that was anticipated and it proved to be a tactical disaster.
D) the state militias and U.S. Army refused to match the brutality of Indian atrocities and the British army.
Answer: D
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