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American shipping was curtailed by the war which severely hurt the northern economy.

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No they did not because the were ingged in war with Egland at the time.

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Q: Why were Northern merchants against going to war in 1812?
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Who was going against the war of 1812?

No one (or not many); a fairly low profile war.


What caused the economy to collapse in the panic of 1812?

fewer exported goods to Europe=) apex


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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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Rhymes of Northern Bards was created in 1812.


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The Northern States of the U.S. at the time


What were the goals for the war of 1812?

Many merchants would lose trade with Britain.


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