USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On June 18, 1812, President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, marking the beginning of the War of 1812.

Detailed explanation-2: -The British impressment of American seamen and the seizure of cargoes impelled Madison to give in to the pressure. On June 1, 1812, he asked Congress to declare war.

Detailed explanation-3: -Impressment is the practice of forcing unwilling men into military service. The British Royal Navy halted U.S. vessels to search for deserters and forced U.S. citizens into service. James Madison, the Father of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, was President of the United States during the War of 1812.

Detailed explanation-4: -On June 17, 1812, the Senate approved a House-passed resolution declaring war with Great Britain, with three amendments, by a vote of 19-13. President James Madison signed it into law the following day.