The united states declared war on great britain in 1812 because

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the british navy sank an american warship.

british companies refused to pay debts to us banks.

the british claimed rights to the territory of california.

the british navy repeatedly seized american merchant ships.

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u.s. was too weak to wage war. b the u.s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.