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The War of 1812 was the first time Congress declared war on a foreign nation. What were the two reasons America declared war on Great Britain?

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Great Britain interfered with trade between America and France. America was trading with Europe but Britain was seizing American ships. Another reason is because British were fomenting Indian rebellions on the Northwest frontier.
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