How did British support for some Native American resistance affect American attitudes before the War of 1812?
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Correct answer: It increased western calls for war against Britain
Many western settlers believed British officials in Canada encouraged or supplied Native resistance to U.S. expansion. This perception helped strengthen support for war among western War Hawks.
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