Question

The War of 1812 began because the British were interfering with American trade and for what other reason?

The British were impressing American seamen.
The British were angry about the alliance the Americans had with Spain.
The British had placed an embargo on all American ships.
The British had declared war on the United States.

Answer 1

The British were impressing American seamen. They forced U.S. sailors into service in the Royal Navy (impressment), which—along with interference with American trade—helped trigger the War of 1812.