Question

1. The war with England in 1812 had two basic causes. Explain these two causes. a. Lack of freedom of the seas

Answer 1

The United States was not satisfied with British interference in the freedom of the seas, as the British Navy was stopping U.S. ships and boarding them to search for deserters, as well as impressing U.S. sailors into service in the British Navy.

b. Impressment of U.S. sailors: The British Navy was stopping U.S. ships and boarding them to search for deserters, as well as impressing U.S. sailors into service in the British Navy. This was a particularly contentious issue for the United States, as they felt that their sovereignty and rights were being infringed upon.