Question

What motivated the United States to engage in the War of 1812? (Select all that apply.)

A. French restrictions on international commerce
B. British assistance with Native American conflicts in the United States C.restrictions imposed on trade by Great Britain
D. the blockade of interstate trade by the British
E. the impressment of American sailors by the British

Answer 1

The factor that motivated the United States to engage in the War of 1812 are the following:
C.restrictions imposed on trade by Great Britain
and E. the impressiveness of American sailors by the British
The War of 1812 was also known as the second American war of independence.

Answer 2

The correct answers are C.restrictions imposed on trade by Great Britain
and
E. the impressment of American sailors by the British.
The United States declared war because the British continuously engaged in impressment and forced US citizens to serve in the Royal Navy. This forced Madison to declare war.