What caused the War of 1812? Explain.

caused by British restrictions on U.S. trade and America's desire to expand its territory, the United States took on the greatest naval power in the world, Great Britain.

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Causes of the war of 1812, also known as the "Second War of Independence" were the trade restrictions imposed by the British Government to the United States of America, as to impede America´s trade with France; also, the British navy was attacking the United States ships to force the sailors to join the Royal Navy. The Effects were that, after a stalemate, peace was reached bringing a long period of peace between the two nations.