American politicians were upset that the British, locked into a war against Napoleon, were stopping American ships bound for France, and seizing US sailors. They were also annoyed that Britain was supporting native efforts to protect their homeland from encroachment by US settlers by trading with the natives.
The politicians known as the War Hawks also felt that by using those issues as a pretext to declare war, the US could forcibly annex Canada, something Thomas Jefferson called "merely a matter of marching."
The seven New England states, by the way, were so appalled by the idea that they formally discussed seceding from the Union, a discussion that continued until the war ended.
James Madison asked Congress to declare war on Britain in 1812.
Great Britain in 1812.
For the American Revolution, around sometime in 1770, because of the Boston Massacre. The colonists were tired of being taxed by the British after the French andIndian War. For the war of 1812, it was in 1812.
Great Britian..
because they wanted to
June 18, 1812
The British Empire
James Madison asked Congress to declare war on Britain in 1812.
American military and economic preparedness for war
Great Britain in 1812.
Britain...i think
For the American Revolution, around sometime in 1770, because of the Boston Massacre. The colonists were tired of being taxed by the British after the French andIndian War. For the war of 1812, it was in 1812.
Great Britian..
1812
June 18, 1812
The British North Americans
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DID NOT DECLARE WAR ON BRITAIN IN WORLD WAR II!!! The USA did however, decalr war on Britain in 1812