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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.

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Who didn't want the war of 1812 to happen?

the americans did want to go to war against the british : )


How did the defeat of Napoleon change the strategic balance in America in 1812?

Defeating Napoleon in 1814 did not have any retroactive effect on the war of 1812. The largest connection that the War of 1812 has with the Napoleonic wars is that it diverted British troops from the wars against Napoleon. This meant that Britain had fewer resources to use against Napoleon and so did not fight at it's fullest potential against Napoleon at that time.


Who declared war against the British in the War of 1812?

The Congress of the United States declares war. The president usually formally asks Congress to declare war against a nation, giving the reasons for wanting to go to war. Pushed by the War Hawks in Congress, President James Madison asked Congress to declare war on Great Britain to defend American rights against British outrages, like impressment of American sailors into the British Navy. The war became known as "Mr. Madison's War."


What was the purpose for Paul Revere's ride?

to go against british laws and to get freedom to go against british laws and to get freedom to go against british laws and to get freedom to go against british laws and to get freedom to go against british laws and to get freedom to go against british laws and to get freedom to go against british laws and to get freedom to go against british laws and to get freedom to go against british laws and to get freedom to go against british laws and to get freedom to go against british laws and to get freedom to go against british laws and to get freedom to go against british laws and to get freedom to go against british laws and to get freedom to go against british laws and to get freedom to go against british laws and to get freedom to go against british laws and to get freedom to go against british laws and to get freedom


Why did the US go to war against Britain in 1812?

The British impressed American sailors, the British violated sea rights, the British blocked American ports, the British interfered with seagoing trade, and the British told the Native Americans to attack white settlers.

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Who were the government officials who desired for the U.S. to go to war against the british leading to the war of 1812?

"war-hawks"; members of the Twelfth Congress


Who didn't want the war of 1812 to happen?

the americans did want to go to war against the british : )


How did the defeat of Napoleon change the strategic balance in America in 1812?

Defeating Napoleon in 1814 did not have any retroactive effect on the war of 1812. The largest connection that the War of 1812 has with the Napoleonic wars is that it diverted British troops from the wars against Napoleon. This meant that Britain had fewer resources to use against Napoleon and so did not fight at it's fullest potential against Napoleon at that time.


Who declared war against the British in the War of 1812?

The Congress of the United States declares war. The president usually formally asks Congress to declare war against a nation, giving the reasons for wanting to go to war. Pushed by the War Hawks in Congress, President James Madison asked Congress to declare war on Great Britain to defend American rights against British outrages, like impressment of American sailors into the British Navy. The war became known as "Mr. Madison's War."


What were the effects of the war of 1812 on the?

Less monEy because of the British blocking trade and forcing U.S to go to war with them


What did congress do as a result of John Madison's June 1 1812 speech?

Following James Madison's speech on June 1, 1812, which outlined the reasons for the United States to go to war against Britain, Congress responded by declaring war on June 18, 1812. This marked the beginning of the War of 1812, driven by issues such as trade restrictions, impressment of American sailors, and British support for Native American resistance against American expansion. The declaration reflected growing nationalist sentiment and frustration with British policies affecting American sovereignty.


What was the purpose for Paul Revere's ride?

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Why did the US go to war against Britain in 1812?

The British impressed American sailors, the British violated sea rights, the British blocked American ports, the British interfered with seagoing trade, and the British told the Native Americans to attack white settlers.


What were reason why the us when to war against the British?

In WW II The U.S. did not go to war against England.


Who did the us go against in revoloultionary war?

The British


Why did US want to go to war with Britain in 1812?

The US invaded British North American, as Canada was known at the time.


Which is not an accurate statement about America's decision to go to war in 1812?

An inaccurate statement about America's decision to go to war in 1812 is that it was solely motivated by a desire to expand territory into Canada. While territorial ambitions played a role, the war was primarily driven by issues such as British interference with American shipping, impressment of American sailors into the British navy, and the desire to assert national sovereignty. Additionally, many Americans believed that Britain was supporting Native American resistance against American expansion, further fueling the call for war.