How did lies and rumors lead the United States closer to the war of 1812?
A) Madison was ready for war because he believed France's lies about lifting trade embargoes and rumors about Britain causing conflicts with Indians.
B) England lied about lifting trade embargoes and causing conflicts with Indians in the West, infuriating Americans and making them ready for war.
C) France lied about selling the United States the Louisiana Purchase; Britain spread rumors about Canadian resistance to U.S. trade, making the United States want war.
D) Federalists spread rumors about Canada's involvement in Indian territories; Republicans countered with lies about Britain's trade embargoes.
E) Northerners spread rumors about the South's slave smuggling; southerners countered with lies about northerners breaking the U.S. trade embargo.
Answer: D
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