Question

select the correct answer.
which military action directly followed the battle of put - in - bay?
a. the british sent troops to attack washington, dc, and fort mchenry.
b. william henry harrison pursued and defeated british forces retreating into canada.
c. the british sent troops to attack andrew jacksons forces in new orleans.
d. american indian fighters captured fort detroit and took us soldiers as prisoners.

Explanation:

After the Battle of Put - in - Bay (which was a naval battle in the War of 1812), William Henry Harrison led an army. He pursued the British forces that were retreating after the naval defeat. This led to the defeat of the British forces as they retreated into Canada.

• Option A: The attack on Washington, DC, and Fort McHenry (the event that inspired the US national anthem) was not a direct follow - up to the Battle of Put - in - Bay.
• Option C: The Battle of New Orleans (where Andrew Jackson fought) occurred after the Treaty of Ghent was signed (though the news of the treaty had not reached the combatants in time), and it was not a direct result of the Battle of Put - in - Bay.
• Option D: Fort Detroit was captured earlier in the War of 1812, not after the Battle of Put - in - Bay.

Answer:

B. William Henry Harrison pursued and defeated British forces retreating into Canada.