THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
THE MONROE DOCTRINE
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Question
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Britain impressing sailors
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Britain were arming Native Americans
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Britain signed a treaty with the Natives to fight against the Americans.
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There was no reason; the Americans just wanted to fight.
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Detailed explanation-1: -For Native Americans, the War of 1812 was a desperate struggle for freedom and independence. Native Americans became involved in the conflict to secure British support for their own war against the United States. Led by Tecumseh, they played a key role in defending Canada.
Detailed explanation-2: -The war forged alliances, called for leadership, and tore native communities apart. In the turmoil, the Shawnee leader Tecumseh rose to prominence as well as his brother, the Shawnee Prophet, including Red Jacket of the Senecas and Pushmataha of the Choctaws.
Detailed explanation-3: -When Britain and the United States went to war in 1812, many Native Americans seized the opportunity to ally themselves with Britain. In return, they hoped that British weapons, munitions, artillery, and regular troops would give them the means to halt American colonization of the west.