Invention of the cotton gin
The Belgian army was considered to be the smallest army win WW2
Imperialism led to competition between countries for colonies, increasing tensions
That the war would cost american lives
Answer:
The impressment and ship seizures caused serious diplomatic tension, and helped to turn American public opinion against Britain. Impressment was widely perceived as humiliating and dishonoring the U.S. because it was unable to protect its ships and sailors.
