What advantage did the united states have at the beginning of the war of 1812?

a.)the united states had been building a large standing army in preparation for war with britain.

b.)britain was at war with france, and could not devote many soldiers or warships to the war with the united states.

c.)the british navy had only 16 warships available for the conflict with the united states.

d.)the united states had formed an alliance with france.