Question

What were the causes and effects of the War of 1812?

Answer 1

Causes:
-- American merchants resented British barriers of trade with France.
-- Americans angered by impressment.
-- Americans believe the British pushed Native Americans to fight with American settlers.
-- Some members of the House of Reps wanted to expand into Canada.

Effects:
-- American patriotism was boosted.
-- Native Americans were weakened.
-- Loss of trade encouraged American manufacturing.
-- United States proved that it could defend itself.
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