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The British had forts in Canada and northern U.S. that the Americans wanted to get rid of. Also the British navy was impressing (forcing) U.S. merchants to join their navy.

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Q: Why did the US go to war aganist Britain in 1812?
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What was The war between the US and Great Britain that begin 1812 was?

War of 1812


What country was the US at war with during 1812?

In the war of 1812 U.S. went to war with Great Britain.


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What was the US war of 1812?

A war between Britain and the United States from 1812 to 1814.


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Was the war of 1812 between France and the US?

Britain & US.


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Great Britain


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Who else from the US was apart of the war of 1812?

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Was War of 1812 was between France and the US?

No. The War of 1812 was between Great Britain and the US. France and the US have never officially fought a war with each other. France was involved, however, as the War of 1812 was a result of a lull in the Napoleonic Wars.