What was a surprise to americans and a shock to the british during the early fighting in the war of 1812?

The small American navy fought well.

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and i think its 1860 b.c. you mean lol

although world war i began in 1914, the united states did not join the war until 1917. the additional firepower, resources, and soldiers of the u.s. to tip the balance of the war in favor of the allies. remaining neutral. when war broke out in 1914, the united states had a policy of neutrality.