Question

news of the setback in baltimore troubled the british public, who had grown tired of war and its economic toll. americans were also realizing that the costs of war outweighed any potential benefits. on december 24, 1814, britain and the united states signed a peace settlement in ghent, belgium. the treaty of ghent did not grant any major wins or losses to either country; the war ended in a stalemate. but there was one last battle. news of the treaty had not yet reached andrew jackson, whose army defeated the british in new orleans on january 8, 1815.
although the war of 1812 did not end in victory for the us, it confirmed the new countrys power as an independent nation. it boosted national self - confidence and encouraged the spirit of american expansionism that would shape the rest of the century. it also marked a turning point in native americans struggle for independence. after the war, they never again found an external ally who could help them stop american expansion.
the war of 1812 ______ the united states national identity.
a diminished
b strengthened
c complicated
d destroyed

Explanation:

The text states that the War of 1812 "confirmed the new country's power as an independent nation. It boosted national self - confidence...". This indicates that it had a positive impact on the United States' national identity.

Answer:

B. strengthened