What was one of the first moves the United States made in the War of 1812? A) It attacked Canada. B) It attacked Florida. C) It attacked Britain. D) It attacked France.

A) It attacked Canada

Explanation:

The War of 1812 began in June of 1812. It was fought directly in the North (with Canada), in the East (with the British, when the British came to the United States) and with the Spanish, allied with Britain, in Florida and the West.

A) The United States attacked Canada in July of 1812 under General William Hull.

B) The US attacked Florida later on during the war.

C) The United States only attacked Britain once in the late 1700s.

D) The United States and France only fought in the late 1700s.

A) It attacked Canada

Explanation:

The war of 1812 was fought between the US and UK. It is called as the United State's second war of Independence. The major reason for war was the trade restrictions placed on US by UK, due to the war between France and UK, As UK didn't want US to trade with France it captured US trade vessels and forced the American sailors to join the Royal navy. The first step taken by US in war of 1812 was by General William Hull when he entered Canada and surrendered Fort Michilmackinac. Later in July 1812 it surrendered to General Isaac Brock at Detroit.