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What reason did Madison give Congress for declaring war in 1812?

predatory English trade practices
attack on New Orleans
seizure of Washington, D.C.
seizure of American ships and sailors

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Seizure of American ships and sailors.

Madison’s war message to Congress cited British violations of neutral rights — especially impressment of American sailors and seizure/interference with U.S. shipping and commerce — as the primary reasons for asking for war in 1812.