June 18th, 2024
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The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions brought about by Britain's ongoing war with France; the impressment of American merchant sailors into the Royal Navy; British support of American Indian tribes against American expansion; outrage over insults to national honor after humiliations on the high seas; and the possible American desire to annex Canada.
