Question

What was one major economic cause of the War of 1812?(1 point)
Responses

Decreased demand for cotton
Decreased demand for cotton

Impressment of American sailors by the British
Impressment of American sailors by the British

High inflation in the United States
High inflation in the United States

Increased taxes on imported goods

Answer 1

One major economic cause of the War of 1812 was **the impressment of American sailors by the British**. This practice affected trade and the economy, as American merchants faced difficulties and losses due to the seizure of ships and sailors by the British Navy.