Why did many New Englanders oppose war with Great Britain?
A) They traced their heritage back to Great Britain and did not want to be at war with relatives.
B) They were tired from fighting the Revolutionary War and wanted a time of sustained peace.
C) They were tired from fighting in conflicts with Native Americans in the West and wanted a time of peace.
D) They were already engaged in their own armed conflicts with the French in Canada and couldn’t support two wars.
E) They believed the real reason for the war was to build up America’s ego—a ridiculous cause for war in their opinion.
Answer: E
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