What was the reason the US was unprepared militarily to fight the War of 1812?
a. Madison believed the British would not fight because of their war against Napoleon.
b. Men were not willing to join up to fight.
c. The US had put too much effort into the Navy instead of the Army.
d. Jefferson's defense cuts in the early 1800s disarmed the nation.
ANSWER: a
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