What was a major reason for the British impressment of American sailors during the War of 1812?

War of 1812: Key Events and Figures

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To gain manpower for the Royal Navy
To prevent American expansion
To increase trade with America
To establish a new colony
2.
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Why was the War of 1812 initially of secondary concern to the British?
They were focused on a war with Spain
They were engaged in a major war with Napoleon
They were dealing with internal conflicts
They had a peace treaty with America
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What was the main objective of the British forces in America after defeating Napoleon?
To capture New York
To invade Canada
To launch an invasion of the United States
To establish trade routes
4.
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What was the outcome of the British invasion on August 24, 1814?
The British signed a peace treaty
The British were defeated at Bladensburg
The British captured and burned Washington, D.C.
The American forces captured British regiments
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who was the First Lady who saved important artifacts from the White House during the British invasion?
Martha Washington
Mary Todd Lincoln
Abigail Adams
Dolly Madison
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What did the British do to Washington's government buildings during their invasion?
They set them on fire
They used them as barracks
They fortified them
They ignored them
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How did President Madison react to the burning of Washington, D.C.?
He watched the fires from horseback
He surrendered to the British
He fled to Canada
He signed a peace treaty
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