THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
WAR OF 1812
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to win freedom from Great Britain.
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to stop British attacks on American cities on the coast.
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to protect the right to trade with anyone.
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to keep Native Americans on reservations.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Overview. The War of 1812, which lasted from June 18, 1812 to February 18, 1815, was fought over issues that continued to plague relations between the United States and Britain after the Revolutionary War, like impressment of American sailors and trade restrictions on American shipping.
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.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.