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

Question

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

Answer 1

A. the impressment of American sailors

The impressment of American sailors by the British Navy was a major contributing factor to the United States' declaration of war on Great Britain in 1812. This practice was seen as a violation of American sovereignty and contributed significantly to the tensions between the two nations.