Question

The United States declared war on Great Britain in 1812 because A) the British navy sank an American warship. Eliminate B) British companies refused to pay debts to US banks. C) the British claimed rights to the territory of California. D) the British navy repeatedly seized American merchant ships.

Answer 1

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he answer is D Took the test and got 100%.

Answer 2

The answer to this question is option D "The British navy repeatedly seized American merchant ships", as there are actually more reasons why the U.S declared war on Great Britain as they attacked the U.S.S Chesapeake, is one of the other reasons, but nonetheless Option D is the correct answer because of the year 1807 Great Britain had seized 389 American vessels I hope my answer has helped you..