USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -On June 1, 1812 President James Madison sent his war message to Congress. That message outlined what he believed to be America’s chief diplomatic grievances with Britain: impressment, the British Orders in Council, and Britain’s incitement of Indian warfare on America’s western frontier.

Detailed explanation-3: -On June 18, 1812, President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, marking the beginning of the War of 1812.