The United States declared war on Great Britain in 1812 because

Question

Responses
A the British navy sank an American warship.the British navy sank an American warship.
B British companies refused to pay debts to US banks.British companies refused to pay debts to US banks.
C the British claimed rights to the territory of California.the British claimed rights to the territory of California.
D the British navy repeatedly seized American merchant ships.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

D) the British navy repeatedly seized American merchant ships.

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