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the war of 1812
causes
british interfere with american shipping. british kidnap american sailors. americans believe british are persuading native americans to fight settlers. some members of congress (war hawks) want u.s. expansion into canada.
preparedness for war
united states
12,000 troops
16 warships
4,000 sailors
1,800 marines
britain
10,000 british and canadian troops
584 warships
140,000 sailors (worldwide)
31,000 marines
62%
house
38%
congress is divided over first declaration of war
59%
senate
41%
in favor
opposed
based on the information in the chart, why might congress have been divided about declaring war on britain?
(1 point)
members of congress did not believe the american military could compete with the british military

Explanation:

The chart shows that the United States had fewer troops (12,000 vs. 10,000 British and Canadian troops), far fewer warships (16 vs. 584), and fewer sailors and marines (4,000 sailors and 1,800 marines vs. 140,000 sailors worldwide and 31,000 marines). This military disparity could lead some members of Congress to doubt the U.S. military's ability to compete with the British military.

Answer:

Members of Congress did not believe the American military could compete with the British military.