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Which of the following was a major contributing factor to the United States' declaration of war on Great Britain in 1812?

A.
the impressment of American sailors
B.
the sinking of an American passenger ship
C.
the disagreements over trade rights with Asia
D.
territorial disputes over the U.S. West Coast

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Answer:

B. the sinking of an American passenger ship

Step-by-step explanation:

Great Britain had sunk an American passenger ship in an attempt to cut off supply lines to the rebellion

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