THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
THE MONROE DOCTRINE
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Question
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Which of the following gives two reasons for the War of 1812?
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The English remained in western forts; American sailors were being pressed into service aboard British ships.
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Americans wanted Indian held lands in the west; France and Britain declared war on the U.S.
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Americans wanted Spanish territory; Britain declared war on Spain.
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French ships were attacking American ports; Indians were attacking western settlements.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Causes of the war included British attempts to restrict U.S. trade, the Royal Navy’s impressment of American seamen and America’s desire to expand its territory.
Detailed explanation-2: -In June 1812, the United States declared war against Great Britain in reaction to three issues: the British economic blockade of France, the induction of thousands of neutral American seamen into the British Royal Navy against their will, and the British support of Native American tribes along the Great Lakes frontier.
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