answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

There were a couple of reasons. Britain was in the habit of seizing American ships and claiming that certain sailors were actually British deserters, who they would then press into service on their own ships. They also seized cargoes on the high seas, to prevent the cargoes from falling into French hands. They were deaf to American protests.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why did the US go to War in 1812?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

In the war of 1812 who were the US allies and enemies?

allies war of 1812


What was The war between the US and Great Britain that begin 1812 was?

War of 1812


What was the US war of 1812?

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


During The war of 1812 when did the us declare war on Britain?

June 18, 1812


Did the US conquer Canada in the war of 1812?

No, the U.S. did not conquer Canada in the War of 1812.


What was the war called between the US and Great Britain that began in 1812?

War of 1812


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.


In What war was the US capitol Burned?

The capital building was burned and destroyed in or before the war of 1812.


What war was fault after the war of 1812?

The US-Mexican war.


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.


What did the war of 1812 reveal about the US?

The War of 1812 revealed a unity among the US citizens. Americans felt that the war proved the success of the democratic experiment.


What country was the US at war with during 1812?

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