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Based on your knowledge of social studies, what was the purpose of this message?
President James Madison was asking Congress for a declaration of war against the British prior to the War of 1812.
General Andrew Jackson was asking for congressional authority to attack the British prior to the Battle of New Orleans.
President Thomas Jefferson was asking for congressional authority to defend US merchants from the Barbary pirates.
General George Washington was asking Congress to give him more supplies during the Revolutionary War.

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President James Madison was asking Congress for a declaration of war against the British prior to the War of 1812