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Causes of the War of 1812

Causes of the War of 1812. The second war for independence. Freedom of the Seas. British are interfering with our trade with other nations taking American sailors off our ships (impressments). Occupation. British still have forts and troops on our soil in the northwest. Native Problems.

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Causes of the War of 1812

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  1. Causes of the War of 1812 The second war for independence

  2. Freedom of the Seas • British are interfering with our trade with other nations • taking American sailors off our ships (impressments)

  3. Occupation • British still have forts and troops on our soil in the northwest

  4. Native Problems • British supplying Native Americans and encouraging them to war against the us (Tecumseh)

  5. Nationalism • Growing national pride many Americans tired of Britain’s lack of respect

  6. Expansion • some Americans see war with Britain as a way to take over Canada

  7. War Declare June 1812 • Lasted 32 months • US vs Britain • President James Madison vs Prime Minister Liverpool • Capital in DC was burned • “Second war for Independence”

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