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It's really quite interesting actually, British sailors were leaving the Royal Navy and moving to the US to work on merchant ships. The sailors were granted citizenship, but with one of the many wars between Britain and France raging in the east the sailors were re-claimed. American ships were boarded and American citizens were arrested. After many warnings given the British continued this and then elevated to capturing American ships in attempts to stop them from trading with the French. The French then took up the act and captured ships. Congress then approved the arming of merchant vessels and sailors. After this new act the British began sending war-ships into American waters against several international codes set up prior. Congress then after long debates approved the declaration of war against the Mother Country for the second time in history.
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∙ 13y agoWar Hawks in Congress demanded U.S action. (Led by John C Calhoun)
The British were seizing our ship's, stealing our cargo, impressing our solders, and supplying Indians with guns to kill the Americans. Great Brittan set up a blockade in the Atlantic Ocean, cutting off all trade. The U.S navy went up against Great Brittan's army with just 20 war ships and few privateer's. The U.S privateers captured and destroyed over 1000 of there war ships. (Each privateer had only 1 cannon on board and maybe a few guns) The treaty of Ghent ended the war. There was no winner or looser. No land changes hands.
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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.
In the war of 1812 what war was taking place when the letter was written?
War of 1812
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.
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
How many years has the White House been in use?
The White House has been in use for many of the years between 1800 and the present. It was partially destroyed in the War of 1812.
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.
Did the war of 1812 take place on foreign soil?
Partially yes. (Though some people would say it doesn't count). The first years of the war were spent fighting over Canada (the true prize of the Forgotten War).
