The major cause for the United States going to war in 1812 was:

a.) British interference with United States trade.

b.) Spanish control of the Louisiana territory.

c.) James Madison's need to control world affairs.

d.) The canceling of Orders in Council by the British.

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Sarah Bowen

11 October, 19:35

The major cause for the United States going to war in 1812 was:

a.) British interference with United States trade.

b.) Spanish control of the Louisiana territory.

c.) James Madison's need to control world affairs.

d.) The canceling of Orders in Council by the British.

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Cannon Klein · Answer 1

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Explanation:

The British repeatedly would take American trade ships along with their crew. America demanded that Britain respect our right to trade.

The major cause for the United States going to war in 1812 was:a.) British interference with United States trade.b.) Spanish control of the Louisiana territory.c.) James Madison's need to control world affairs.d.) The canceling of Orders in Council by the British.

The major cause for the United States going to war in 1812 was:

a.) British interference with United States trade.

b.) Spanish control of the Louisiana territory.

c.) James Madison's need to control world affairs.

d.) The canceling of Orders in Council by the British.