James Madison

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What was one of the main reasons the United States declared war on Britain in 1812? Options: To gain control of Canada, To stop the impressment of American sailors, To support France in its war against Britain, To expand westward

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To stop the impressment of American sailors

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Which of the following best describes the concept of impressment as it relates to the War of 1812? The forced recruitment of American soldiers into the British army, The British practice of capturing American ships, The British practice of forcing American sailors into service on British ships, The American practice of recruiting British sailors

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The British practice of forcing American sailors into service on British ships

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Which event marked the end of the War of 1812 and helped to restore U.S.-British relations?

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The signing of the Treaty of Ghent

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What was one of the effects of the War of 1812 on American nationalism?

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It fostered a sense of national unity and pride

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How did the War of 1812 affect the United States' economy?

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It stimulated growth in manufacturing

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Who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

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Francis Scott Key

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How did the War of 1812 affect the economy of the United States?

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Manufacturing increased because British goods were no longer imported.