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What are the causes of the war of 1812?
Please help I'm doing an essay on it.

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Britain restricted U.S trade with France

Britain supported Native american rebellions

Britain forced U.S sailors into British navy

Step-by-step explanation:

Cause:The U.S wanted to stay out of the napoleonic wars between vritain and france but too many problems caused by Britain persuaded President Madison to get involved.For example,Britain would capture U.S sailors and put them into the British navy (Impressment)

Effect: Two major effects of the war were the end of the federalist party who had opposed the war and wanted to secede from the U.S and president Madison allowing native Americans to be displaced westward because of thier support for the British

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Answer:

It was caused by British restrictions on U.S. trade. Also, America's desire to expand its territory.

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