Which statement about the War of 1812 is true?
A. The outmatched Americans saw no military successes at all during the war.
B. England remained preoccupied with Napoleon's attacks throughout the war.
C. The United States entered the war with enthusiasm and optimism.
D. The initial American focus of the war was on controlling the Mississippi River.
E. The military struggle on the Great Lakes was a disaster for the United States.
Answer: C
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