Question

Which of the following statements about the War of 1812 is false?A. The British increased their forces in the U.S. once they defeated Napoleon.B. The Creek Indians lost the battle of Horseshoe Bay and, coincidentally, gave up much of their land.C. The British blockaded many of the U.S. ports and burned Washington, D.C.D. The United States won the War of 1812 after the Battle of Lake Erie.

Answer 1

D. is false. The Battle of Lake Erie was not the winning battle, but it was a key battle. The battle that actually won the war was the Battle of Fort Bowyer.