Why did the United States go to war against Great Britain in 1812?

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Dolphiniac · Answer 1 · 2018-01-03T19:38:27+0000

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In the War of 1812, caused by British restrictions on U.S. trade and America's desire to expand its territory, the United States took on the greatest naval power in the world, Great Britain.

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Shanti · Answer 2 · 2018-01-06T10:35:51+0000

Because Britain refused to stop seizing American ships that were trading with France and at that time Britain was France's enemy in Europe. Sometimes they also seized american sailors. this is why they declared war.

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