Which of the following was an economic consequence of the War of 1812?

A) The difficulty of moving troops and supplies during the war spurred interest in the building of a more reliable road system.
B) Sectional conflict became far more pronounced.
C) The federal government tried to pay its war debts by enacting the first income tax on American citizens.
D) The war acted to impede the emergence of domestic industries.

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Sphamandla Sandile · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The War of 1812 highlighted the inadequacies of the existing transportation network in the United States, leading to increased interest in developing a more reliable and extensive road system to facilitate movement and communication across the country.

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