There are many things that lead up to the War of 1812. One of the things is that the British attempt to restrict the U.S. trade ( History.Com ). Thomas Jefferson imposed an embargo on Great Britain. It resulted in economic disaster for american merchants and was discontinued in 1809. The Royal Navy's impressment of American Sea Men and Americans desire to expand its territory. The
There are many things that lead up to the War of 1812. One of the things is that the British attempt to restrict the U.S. trade ( History.Com ). Thomas Jefferson imposed an embargo on Great Britain. It resulted in economic disaster for american merchants and was discontinued in 1809. The Royal Navy's impressment of American Sea Men and Americans desire to expand its territory. The