Question

The war with England in 1812 had two basic causes. Explain these two causes.

a. Lack of freedom of the seas =

b. The Indians of the Northwest =

Answer 1

War of 1812 There are many reasons why America was forced to declare war on Britain in 1812. As President Madison stated for the cause to declare war were due to the impressments of U.S. sailors by the British, the blockade of U.S. ports, the British supporting the Indians and as well as the British violating America’s neutral rights.

Explanation: B. The Indians of the Northwest =

Answer 2

a. lack of freedom of the seas= the British would take American soldiers and say that they were British (impressment)
b. the Indians of the northwest= they would attack the Americans