Which of the Following Was Not a Reason the United

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not a reason the United States went to war with Great Britain in 1812?

• A) An economic recession affected the South and West after 1808.
• B) Many Americans believed that British policy was damaging America's economy.
• C) President Madison's believed that Britain wished to eliminate the United States as an economic rival.
• D) New England merchants wanted the government to protect their shipping.
• E) Britain was impressing American sailors and violating American neutral rights.

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