This is a history question. Not sure what category this goes into. If the Americ

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This is a history question. Not sure what category this goes into.

If the American frigates were so effective early in the War of 1812 why were they not used throughout the war?

A. because after "Old Ironsides" was destroyed the navy refused to risk them in battle again. B. because after the U.S.S. Constitution was sunk the navy refused to risk the rest of the frigates against the British. C. because once the Royal Navy prowled the American coast in force the American frigates were simply too outnumbered to leave port. D. because wide spread mutiny made it impossible to find suitable crews.

Explanation / Answer

(C) because once the Royal Navy prowled the American coast in force the American frigates were simply too outnumbered to leave port.

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