Which of the Following Contributed to the Poor American Performance

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to the poor American performance in the War of 1812?

A) The nation was deeply divided about whether to go to war.
B) The renewal of the charter of the Bank of the United States in 1811 prompted other banks to refuse to help the government to fund the war.
C) The war in Europe had ended before the War of 1812 began, and the British were able to pay more attention to the war.
D) Because Jefferson had dismantled the entire U.S. Navy, Madison found himself without any ability to fight at sea.
E) The United States fought a two-front war: against the British in Canada and against the Spanish in Florida.