Multiple choice

What ignited the War of 1812?

  1. French ships attacking American ones

  2. British actions against American sailors and merchant ships

  3. French soldiers stealing Canadian lands

  4. British support of southern states
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The War of 1812 was primarily caused by British restrictions on American trade and the forced impressment of American sailors into the British Navy.

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