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Why did the war of 1812 happen

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The two leading causes of the war were the British Orders-in-Council, which limited American trade with Europe, and impressment, the Royal Navy's practice of taking seamen from American merchant vessels to fill out the crews of its own chronically undermanned warships..
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Answer: The two leading causes were the British Orders-in-Council, limited American trade with Europe, and impressment, the Royal Navy's practice of taking seamen from American merchant vessels to fill out the crews of its own chronically undermanned warships.

Explanation: What I said on the top. Hope this helps!

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