The Causes of the War of 1812 Read pH110-113

In your notes, use a table to identify the long-term vs immediate causes of the war.

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Long-Term Causes | Immediate Causes
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1. British interference with American trade | 1. British impressment of American sailors
2. American expansionism into Native American territories | 2. British support of Native American resistance
3. American desire for Canada | 3. War hawks in Congress pushing for war
4. British maritime policies, including blockades and the Orders in Council | 4. Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
5. Nationalistic pride and a desire to assert American sovereignty | 5. Failure of diplomatic efforts, including the Embargo Act and Non-Intercourse Act