What was an effect of the War of 1812?

• A. Britain continued impressment
• B. Britain stopped impressment, U.S. industrialized
• C. Native American confederations gained power
• D. No change in U.S. manufacturing

Answer: (B)

The War of 1812 pushed the United States toward building its own industry and reducing reliance on foreign goods. The British blockade limited imports, so American manufacturers ramped up production at home, helping spark a growing industrial economy. At the same time, the conflict reduced the immediate practice of impressment as a major point of tension between Britain and the United States, reshaping their relationship after the war. These combined effects explain why the best choice highlights both Britain stopping impressment and the United States industrializing.

Impressment continuing would not fit the postwar reality, Native American confederations did not gain lasting power after the war, and widespread manufacturing remained a change—there was indeed growth in U.S. manufacturing due to the war.