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Why did the United States declare war on Great Britain in 1812?
Responses
A The British claimed ownership of California.The British claimed ownership of California.
B British companies refused to pay debts to US banks.British companies refused to pay debts to US banks.
C The British navy repeatedly seized American merchant ships.The British navy repeatedly seized American merchant ships.
D Britain accused the United States of funding the French Revolution.Britain accused the United States of funding the French Revolution.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

C. The British navy repeatedly seized American merchant ships.

This was one of the primary reasons the United States declared war on Great Britain in 1812, as the British were interfering with American trade and impressing American sailors into their navy.