Which of the following was a major contributing factor to the United States' declaration of war on Great Britain in 1812?

Question

A.
territorial disputes over the U.S. West Coast
B.
the impressment of American sailors
C.
the disagreements over trade rights with Asia
D.
the sinking of an American passenger ship

Answer 1

B. the impressment of American sailors

The impressment of American sailors by the British Navy was a significant contributing factor to the United States' declaration of war on Great Britain in 1812. This practice angered many Americans and was one of the key reasons for the war.