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What was One of the causes of the War of 1812?

Restricted trade, with blockades against American ships bound for European ports.
Britain wanted to take back the American colonies.
Americans had joined forces with France against Britain.
The Americans were impressing British sailors.

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Option: Restricted trade, with blockades against American ships bound for European ports.

Step-by-step explanation:

The conflict fought between the United States and Great Britain. The reason for the war was America's desire to expand its territory in the Northwest and to stop the British restrictions on American trade. The British also put restrictions on U.S. maritime rights by not allowing them to trade with European countries. The capture of American seamen (impressment) by the British Royal Navy during the 1800s angered Americans. In the late 18th century, impressment grew because of the eruption of war between Britain and France began where there was a requirement for seamen in Navy.

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