Question

What was one cause of the War of 18122

Answer 1

The United States had many reasons for going to war in 1812: Britain's interference with its trade and impressment of its seamen; Americans' desire to expand settlement into Indian, British, and Spanish territories; aspirations to conquer Canada and end British influence in North America; and upholding the nation's

Answer 2

One cause of the War of 1812 was British impressment of American sailors. The British navy would stop American ships and force sailors to serve in the British navy. Additionally, there were issues of trade restrictions and disagreements over British support of Native American tribes in the Northwest Territory. These tensions ultimately led to the declaration of war by the United States in 1812