Question

Which choice gives two reasons for the War of 1812? Americans wanted Indian held lands in the west; France and Britain declared war on the U.S. The English remained in western forts; American sailors were being pressed into service aboard British ships. Americans wanted Spanish territory; Britain declared war on Spain. French ships were attacking American ports; Indians were attacking western settlements.

Answer 1

Answer;

American sailors were being pressed into service aboard British ships.

Explanation;

• Impressment of U.S Sailors was one of the causes of 1812 war. The British put a blockade on American ports and began to kidnap American sailors to serve in the British navy.
• The British impressed or kidnapped American sailors and forced them to work on British ships. The British impressed American sailors because the British navy needed more sailors to fight in Great Britain's war against France.
• Other causes of 1812 war included; Interference with American Shipping, British support of Native American Resistance and War hawks.

Answer 2

Answer:

The English remained in western forts; American sailors were being pressed into service aboard British ships.