Question

Which of the following are reasons Madison gave to Congress for declaring war on Great Britain? Select all that apply

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

1. Britain interfered with U.S Trade

3. The British imposed the Embargo Act of 1807 hurt the American economy.

5. Britain continued impressiveness of U.S Sailors

The Declaration of War was given after a series of acts taken by Great Britain.

The Impressment was an act that forced men into military service, Great Britain forced around 9 thousand American sailors at sea and forced them into their navy.

Another act by Great Britain was that they passed a series of Parliamentary Acts that gained control of the neutral merchant shipping trade. This caused the prohibition of US trade with France.

The Embargo Act of 1807 stopped trade with all countries, it hurt the American economy because it was only in 1809 that France lifted the embargo and traded with the US.

Answer 2

The answers are:
1. Britain interfered with U.S. trade.
3. The British imposed Embargo Act of 1807 hurt the American economy.
4. Great Britain attacked U.S. ports.
5. Britain attacked U.S. ports.