Why did the U.S. decide to declare war against Britain in 1812?

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Shalice · Answer 1 · 2019-06-26T01:53:18+0000

Britain refused to stop seizing American ships that traded with France—Britain's enemy in Europe. Sometimes there were also seizures of American sailors. These seizures were known as impressment.

Why did the U.S. decide to declare war against Britain in 1812?

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