answersLogoWhite

0

Why was the naval victory on Lake Erie important?

Updated: 8/17/2019
User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

Best Answer

This battle, in which 6 American vessels defeated 9 British ones secured the Northwest Territory, opened supply lines and lifted the nation's morale.

However, since America ultimately lost the war of 1812, the true importance of this battle in the long term is debatable.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why was the naval victory on Lake Erie important?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

The American commander who won an important naval victory against a British force on Lake Erie?

It was Oliver Hazard Perry.


What american general commanded the victory at Lake Erie?

oliver hazard perry


Which battle in the War of 1812 was a victory led by Captain Perry?

lake erie


Who was the American naval officer that defeated the British on Lake Erie?

John Paul Jones


What has the author Joseph Giles Eaton written?

Joseph Giles Eaton has written: 'Perry's victory on Lake Erie' -- subject(s): Lake Erie, Battle of, 1813


Who was put in charge of a naval fleet on the shores of Lake Erie?

Andrew Jackson


Which naval battle established the us navay as a strong fighting force?

The battke of lake champlain


Perrys victory on Lake Erie resulted in the recapture of this Michigan city?

Detroit was recaptred by the Americans .


Who was commander of the the Lake Erie naval forces in 1813?

Oliver Hazard Perry


What great lake is near Cleveland?

The Lake Erie.


Why does the lake Erie monster live in lake Erie?

There are no monsters in Lake Erie.


What has the author Robert J Dodge written?

Robert J. Dodge has written: 'The battle of Lake Erie' -- subject(s): Erie, Lake, Battle of, 1813, History, Naval operations, United States War of 1812