How did the War of 1812 affect American manufacturing?
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Correct answer: It encouraged domestic manufacturing because wartime trade disruptions limited imports
The war disrupted trade with Britain and made imported goods harder to obtain. As a result, some American businesses expanded domestic manufacturing to meet demand.
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