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The war of 1812 was a three year war that was between England and the United States of America.
Reasons for War
There are a number of reasons for was being declared. One of which was the fact that Britain was conscripting Americans to the navy. Britain also interfered with American trade with France, which Britain was at war with. Finally, Britain also supported hostile Native Americans who were blocking settlement to what is now of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota.[1]
References
- ↑ Stagg (1983)