USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The War of 1812 (1812-15) was fought between the United States and Great Britain, primarily over the impressment of American sailors by the British Navy, as well as disagreements over trade, western expansion, and Native American policy. The war ended inconclusively after three years of fighting.

Detailed explanation-2: -War of 1812, (June 18, 1812–February 17, 1815), conflict fought between the United States and Great Britain over British violations of U.S. maritime rights. It ended with the exchange of ratifications of the Treaty of Ghent.

Detailed explanation-3: -The impressment of American sailors was a serious issue and helped lead to the War of 1812 for the following reasons: it threatened American neutrality and sovereignty, fueled growing resentment of Britain, directly led to the Embargo Act of 1807, and helped to bring War Hawks into Congress.

Detailed explanation-4: -The impressment or forcible seizure of American seamen by the British Royal Navy in the late 18th and early 19th centuries has traditionally been viewed as a primary cause of the War of 1812.