Why did the distance between America and Great Britain cause a problem for the British during the war?

Why did the distance between America and Great Britain weaken the British in the war? It was expensive to transport supplies, and news was slow to arrive.

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Jackson  said nullification 'means insurrection and war,' and called it a treasonous attack on america. the second aspect of the  force bill  was the passing in congress of a lower tariff in 1833. this was offered as a compromise to avoid conflict with south carolina, and to attempt to defuse the tense situation.source google