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How were the weak and disunited American states able to defeat great Britain the most powerful nation in the Atlantic world?
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoIn the War of 1812, the US was partially protected by the Atlantic Ocean, which made it expensive for Britain to bring its full military force to bear. Aside from that, Americans proved to have considerable military ability, for a newly independent nation. The frontier mentality seems to be conducive to fighting. America was always at war, if not with the British, then with the Indians, and so it became a militaristic nation.
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Which of these men were most closely asssociated with the creation of the Atlantic charter?
Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Britain, and American President Franklin Roosevelt.
Britain the most powerful allie?
From a military point of view, Britain is the closest ally to the United States. It is not powerful when compared to the United States itself, but when compared to most other allies Britain is powerful.
Why didn't Great Britain help USA in the Pacific War?
Britain's Navy was busy in the Atlantic and Britain was very busy fighting the Germans in Europe.
Why was the Battle of the Atlantic important to the war effort?
The Battle of the Atlantic was very important to both Britain and Germany because Britain needed to control the seas between itself ant the United States to be able to receive supplies from them. The Germans wanted the Atlantic because they knew that if Britain was unable to receive supplies for war, they would have to surrender.
What were the two most powerful nations in 1871?
My money would be on Great Britain and Germany
Separates Great Britain and America?
Atlantic Ocean American Revolution
Was Britain pleased with the American revolution?
NO it only made them less powerful
In what way was Britain disunited in 1500?
by eating lots of foood from thier king and then killingpeople and chilling in their castkles..
What was the geography of the American revolution?
One of the geographies was that the Atlantic Ocean separated Great Britain and the 13 Colonies
Did Britain's Atlantic colonies rebel?
At the time of the American Revolution, all of the colonies were 'Atlantic' colonies. The exception was the Canadian Colonies, which wanted nothing to do with the rebellion against Great Britain. Those loyal to the crown moved north to Canada.
How did great Britain get American war supplies across the Atlantic?
In convoys which were always being attacked by German U-boats.
What coast were the first American colonies founded on?
The first American colonies by Britain were founded along the east coast, the first permanent colony being Jamestown, Virginia.
Which of these men were most closely asssociated with the creation of the Atlantic charter?
Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Britain, and American President Franklin Roosevelt.
Britain the most powerful allie?
From a military point of view, Britain is the closest ally to the United States. It is not powerful when compared to the United States itself, but when compared to most other allies Britain is powerful.
What are some things listed under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
Britain recognized American independence! I'm 100% sure! Also The borders of Britain extended from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River.
How did the battle of the Atlantic start?
It stared by Britain
In what ocean is Great Britain?
The Atlantic Ocean .
