USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1812, Madison reluctantly asked Congress to declare war on Britain; this unpopular decision led to the British invasion and burning of Washington two years later.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -On June 18, 1812, President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, marking the beginning of the War of 1812.

Detailed explanation-4: -Henry Clay, U.S. Senator from Kentucky influenced Madison to declare the war on Britain in 1812.

Detailed explanation-5: -The United States declared war on Britain in 1812. It did so because Britain refused to stop seizing American ships that traded with France-Britain’s enemy in Europe. Sometimes there were also seizures of American sailors. These seizures were known as impressment.