Explain at least two things that led to the War of 1812

1) British begin to impress American sailors and force them to work on British Ships.

2) James Madison delivers a report regarding British interference and impressment of sailors.

There were several arguments that were made for going to war with Great Britain in 1812. First there were those who hoped to gain new territory from a war with Britain. They felt the U. S. could acquire Canada, and its lucrative fur trade, through a war with Britain. In addition, some hoped to gain Spanish Florida in a war with Britain because Spain was allied with Britain.