Question

Over what main issue was the War of 1812 fought?

Group of answer choices

Independence

Trade rights

Taxation

Control of Canada

Answer 1

The main issue over which the War of 1812 was fought was **trade rights**. The conflict arose due to British restrictions on American trade and their attempts to control U.S. shipping during the Napoleonic Wars, as well as other grievances such as impressment of American sailors and support for Native American attacks on American frontier settlements. While issues like control of Canada and independence were factors, the central economic concern revolved around trade rights.