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why did the United States declare war on Great Britain in 1812, starting a second war with Great Britain? *

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Causes of the war included British attempts to restrict U.S. trade, the Royal Navy's impressment of American seamen and America's desire to expand its territory.

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Answer:

britain was attacking US troops and threatening US freedom again

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it started when the Bristish Navy kidnapped American sailors and forced them to serve the British Navy

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