THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
WAR OF 1812
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Question
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Select all the statements below that were a cause for the War of 1812
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The British navy capturing American Sailors and holding them captive
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The building of Fort Meigs
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Americans wanting more land and taking control of British Canada
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Great Britain trading weapons with Native Americans so they can continue to fight with Americans
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The Northwest Ordinance was having trouble turning territories into states
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Explanation:
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: -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.
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