Question

How did militiamen let down the US troops during the invasion of Canada in the War of 1812?

A:The militiamen refused to go to battle after hearing a rumor about Britain's savage American Indian allies
B:The militiamen refused to get involved in the conquest of Canada since they held Federalist beliefs about the war.
C:The militiamen refused to combine strengths with the US army, preferring to launch a three-pronged attack instead.
D:The militiamen refused to cross the border into Canada since their military contract did not require them to do so.

Answer 1

The best answer is D:The militiamen refused to cross the border into Canada since their military contract did not require them to do so.

The American militia, while great in number, were ill-disciplined and many contingencies refused to move past American territory into Canada, claiming it was beyond their responsibilities. They generally performed well in their home states and did worse and worse the farther they got from their homes.