THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
WAR OF 1812
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westward expansion
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French fur trade
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British search and seizure of American ships
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -From 1803 to 1807, the British seized 528 American flag ships for failing to comply with British regulations. This license, signed by King George III, was intended to protect the United States merchant ship Fame from being added to that number.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.