1. The problem asks: In what ways did the War of 1812 help the United States become more economically independent? 2. This is a history question, not a math problem, so no formulas or calculations are needed. 3. The War of 1812 caused the United States to rely less on European imports because the British naval blockade restricted trade. 4. The blockade encouraged the growth of American manufacturing as the U.S. had to produce goods domestically instead of importing them. 5. The U.S. did not stop trading with every foreign country permanently; trade resumed after the war. 6. The treaty ending the war did not force Britain to pay all American war debts. 7. Therefore, the correct ways the War of 1812 helped the U.S. become more economically independent are: - Reduced reliance on European imports - Encouraged growth of American manufacturing