The War of 1812 began in part because the British were impressing American seamen. This involved the British forcibly recruiting American sailors into their navy, which was a major point of contention between the United States and Britain at the time.
The War of 1812 began because the British were interfering with American trade and for what other reason?
The British had declared war on the United States.
The British had placed an embargo on all American ships.
The British were impressing American seamen.
The British were angry about the alliance the Americans had with Spain.
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