Question

What was the United States first military objective in the war of 1812

Answer 1

Get the British to repeal their Orders in Council, which placed severe trade restrictions on the Americans.

Answer 2

According to Madison's War message to the congress the main objective of the military were:

• Get the British to repeal their Orders in Council, which placed severe trade restrictions on the Americans.
• Get the British to stop the impressment of American sailors into the Royal Navy.
• Assert Americans' rights to freedom of the seas