One reason James Madison called for a declaration of war from Congress on Great Britain in 1812 was

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the British claimed rights to the territory of California.

the British navy sank an American warship.

British companies refused to pay debts to US banks.

the British navy repeatedly seized American merchant ships (impressment).

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Gideon Frederick

11 January, 23:44

One reason James Madison called for a declaration of war from Congress on Great Britain in 1812 was

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the British claimed rights to the territory of California.

the British navy sank an American warship.

British companies refused to pay debts to US banks.

the British navy repeatedly seized American merchant ships (impressment).

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Aden Fitzgerald · Answer 1

The reason why James Madison called for a declaration of war from the congress on the great Britain in the 1812 was because of the British Navy in which they continue and repeatedly seized the ships of the American merchants.