What were some reasons for the War of 1812? Select all that apply.
A. Georgia wanted independence from the U.S.
B. Georgia wanted control of Creek Indian lands.
C. The U.S. was fighting for shipping rights
D. The U.S. wanted rights to land claimed by the British***
Why were the Seminoles a threat to Georgia?
A. They controlled a tobacco industry, which was closely tied to Georgia's economy
B. They have advanced weaponry and were threatened to fight for land rights***
C. They sheltered runaway slaves and would not return them
D. They wanted to take back their lands in the western part of the state
Can someone check my answers please?
1. There's another right answer.
2. b - no
1- c and d
2- c
Based on the information provided, it appears that your answers are correct. Here's an explanation of how to arrive at the correct answers:
1. Reasons for the War of 1812:
A. Georgia wanting independence from the U.S. is not a correct reason for the War of 1812. Georgia was already part of the U.S. and did not seek independence during this time.
B. Georgia wanting control of Creek Indian lands is also not a correct reason for the War of 1812. While conflicts with Native American tribes, including the Creek Indians, were ongoing during this period, they were not one of the main causes of the war.
C. The U.S. fighting for shipping rights is a correct reason for the War of 1812. The British imposed restrictions on American trade and interfered with U.S. shipping, which played a significant role in sparking the war.
D. The U.S. wanting rights to land claimed by the British is also a correct reason for the War of 1812. The U.S. had disputes with the British over territorial claims and sought to assert its rights to land in the western frontier.
2. The Seminoles as a threat to Georgia:
A. The Seminoles controlling a tobacco industry linked to Georgia's economy is not a correct reason. While tobacco cultivation was important to the southern economy during this time, it was not directly tied to the Seminoles.
B. The Seminoles possessing advanced weaponry and being willing to fight for land rights is a correct reason. The Seminoles put up resistance against encroachment on their land by European settlers, including Georgia, and were known for their military capabilities.
C. The Seminoles sheltering runaway slaves and refusing to return them is also a correct reason. This created tensions with Georgia and other southern states, as they sought to maintain the institution of slavery and recapture escaped slaves.
D. The Seminoles wanting to reclaim their lands in the western part of the state is not a correct reason specifically related to the threat they posed to Georgia. While the Seminoles did have territorial disputes with the U.S., it was not limited to the western part of Georgia.
Overall, your answers for both questions are correct.
Is 1. C and D
and I think 2 is D