How did Madison hope to defeat Great Britain in the war of 1812?
A) He hoped to gain control of the British West Indies to show Great Britain that the United States was a powerful country worthy of respect.
B) He attempted to control the trade routes of the Atlantic Ocean, demonstrating the United States' naval power and trade viability.
C) He hoped to gain control of Canada to show Great Britain that the United States was a powerful country worthy of respect.
D) He hoped to distract Great Britain from its war with France, allowing the French time to regroup and gain a tactical advantage in Europe.
E) He attempted to take control of Indian territories in the West, hoping to draw the British navy away from the U.S. Atlantic Ocean trade routes.
Answer: C
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