Question

3.2 swyk: war of 1812 - battles
which battle resulted in americans defeating a fleet of british war ships?
○ battle of york
○ battle of lake erie
○ battle of baltimore
○ creek war

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Battle of York: Primarily a land battle with some naval elements, but not focused on defeating a British fleet.
• Battle of Lake Erie: A naval battle during the War of 1812 where the American fleet, under Oliver Hazard Perry, defeated the British fleet on Lake Erie.
• Battle of Baltimore: A combined land and naval battle, but the key naval defeat of a British fleet is associated with Lake Erie.
• Creek War: A conflict with Native Americans, not involving a British fleet.

So the Battle of Lake Erie is the correct choice as it was a naval battle where Americans defeated a British fleet.

Answer:

Battle of Lake Erie