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This is a very complicated question. So I'm gonna give it to you short. The British navy was attacking American neutral ships and taking American sailors and forcing them into the British navy. That is the main reason we went to war. The U.S also wanted to free Canada. The War went really bad for the U.S. The White House was burned with most of D.C. The Final battle was the Battle for New Orleans which Andrew Jackson commanded. It was not a choice it was for America's rights. The War of 1812 nick name was the 2nd War for Independence.
ANSWER: "The U.S also wanted to free Canada"? Not so much. In fact, the US wanted to invade Canada, with Thomas Jefferson calling it "just a matter of marching". But, like the disastrous American invasion during the Revolutionary War, invading US forces were defeated. Pushed out of Canada, they lost Detroit, Buffalo, and Fort Dearborn (now Chicago, Illinois). The United States chose to declare war after much debate over whether a war was necessary. Ironically, Britain had ended its policy of forcing US sailors into the Royal Navy, but that news had not reached Washington.
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Was the declaration of the war of 1812 a mistake?
no not at all it was a great choice
Which choice shows the proper sequence of the final events of the War of 1812?
Cry me a river.
What was the last American war against the british?
the war of 1812
Why is the war of 1812 called the war of 1812?
The War of 1812 began in 1812. It used to be referred to as the War of 1812-1814, but that name became too cumbersome and ultimately, through general usage, was shortened to the War of 1812.
Did the Revolutinary war coma before the war of 1812?
yes the war of 1812 was 1812-1814 the Revolutionary war was from 1775 to 1783.
Was the declaration of the war of 1812 a mistake?
no not at all it was a great choice
Which choice shows the proper sequence of the final events of the War of 1812?
Cry me a river.
What was the last American war against the british?
the war of 1812
Why is the war of 1812 called the war of 1812?
The War of 1812 began in 1812. It used to be referred to as the War of 1812-1814, but that name became too cumbersome and ultimately, through general usage, was shortened to the War of 1812.
How did Washington deal with Britain's policy of impressment?
the war of 1812 .
What was the Month of the war of 1812 was declared?
The war of 1812 was declared in June of 1812.
What war was going on in the year 1812?
The war of 1812.
What year was the War of 1812?
The War of 1812 was declared on Britain on July 17, 1812.
Did the Revolutinary war coma before the war of 1812?
yes the war of 1812 was 1812-1814 the Revolutionary war was from 1775 to 1783.
In the war of 1812 what war was taking place when the letter was written?
War of 1812
What year the war of 1812 end?
the war of 1812 obviously started 1812 and it ended 1815
What does the star spangled banner have to do with the war of 1812?
The "Star Spangled Banner", was written about the War of 1812.
