Why did the us go to war against british in 1812?

Answer 1

Because Britain was interfering with the United States foreign trade.
The British kept taking American sailors, Impressment, to sail on their ships in their war against the French, Napoleon. By the time the British agreed to stop stealing Americans to sail on their ships, the USA declared war on Britain.

Answer 2

The war of 1812 was between the US and what is now Canada, over land. It was fought in the region of the 49th parallel, around the area of the Ontario/Michigan border between Canada and the US, not in Britain. Canada(Britain at the time) won.

Answer 3

During the Napoleonic Wars (and the wars between Britain and France), the British fought the French commercially, hurting the American economy. The US attempted to maintain their neutrality and trade by channeling all trade to continental Europe through Great Britain, but when France declared Britain in a state of blockade and condemned neutral shipping that obeyed British regulations, the US felt that its rights were being violated by both nations. The British were more resented because of their policies claiming the right to take any British sailors serving on American merchant ships (which also usually included Americans). After the Embargo Act (which prevented all trade with Europe) and other peaceful measures failed, the US (specifically the Democratic-Republicans - the Federalists didn't want war with Britain because they knew it would devastate their economy) argued that war was their only option because Britain wouldn't revoke its decrees even after Napoleon did. Another cause for the war was American expansionism (the desire to expand into Canada) and the concept of "manifest destiny".

Answer 4

Children often pretend to be characters from favorite television shows and movies. Disney television and movies are very influential in the lives of children and pretending to be a broken down tow truck or a pixie fairy, a superhero or a quick talking cowgirl are popular choices.

Because of their popularity, there is no shortage of Disney costumes. Depending on the purpose of the costume � whether it be for one night of trick or treating or a lifetime of daily dress up� will help determine how much to invest in the outfit.

The Disney resorts, Disney Store and Disney Store online offer high quality Disney costumes. You will likely pay more for costumes at these locations but the quality is generally better and longer lasting than similar costumes sold at discount department stores. Costumes at the Disney Store and Disney online are marked down periodically. Prior to Halloween sales on costumes usually begin around mid-September. You will find costumes at their lowest at these locations after Halloween but they are usually well picked over.

Toy stores and discount department stores carry Disney princess and fairy costumes year round. At Halloween, these stores carry a wide variety of Disney character costumes and accessories. Depending on the character, most costumes begin at around $19.99. The closer it gets to Halloween the more likely these stores are to run sales on their costumes, just don�t wait too long or popular items will be gone.

Since children�s interests change frequently, gently used costumes can be found at yard sales, resell shops and at online auction sites. Buying through one of these outlets can often save you more than 50 percent off of retail prices. Be sure to look early if shopping for a Halloween costume.

You don�t always have to spend big dollars to create something special for a child. Some Disney characters such as princesses, fairies, pirates, cowboys and cowgirls can be created with clothing already around the house. Before shopping take a look around, you might find clothing in the back of Dad�s closet that would work great for a Captain Jack Sparrow costume.

Answer 5

One reason was because of the British trade resticitions with the Americas and the British were taking US citizens into their navy.