Question

What tactical error resulted in the US troops’ inability to successfully invade Canada?

A. The US troops joined forces with militiamen who had a history of being unreliable.
B. The US troops decided to launch a three-pronged attack instead of combining strengths.
C. The US troops burned down the city of York turning all the Canadians against them.
D. The US troops didn’t take into account having to cross the treacherous Niagara River.
E. The US troops didn’t take into account the British forces allying with American Indians.

Answer 1

B. The US troops decided to launch a three-pronged attack instead of combining strengths.

Step-by-step explanation:

The US military at the time was rather small, and it could not face off against the British and Canadians. The three pronged attack lead to some troops being encircled or trapped.