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British and Americans had a war against each other because the British attempted to restrict U.S. trade and the Americans were mad about it; The president involved was James Madison.

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- Jefferson won reelection.

- France and Britain both threatened U.S. ships between 1805 and 1814.

- Americans were angry at the british because of the british policy impressment( seizing americans at seas and impressing or drafting them into british navy.

- young congressman from the south and west known as the war hawks mad and demanded war.

- Madison decided to commit America to war against Britain congress approved in mid-june

- British had victory in august of 1814

- American and British diplomats signed a peace agreement before the battle of new orleans

- The treaty of Ghent signed on Christmas Eve, 1814, declared an armistice, or end to the fighting

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War is declared existent between the united kingdom of great britain and ireland. Neutral decision. (June 18, 1812)

Historical context- An act declaring war between great britain and ireland and the dependencies thereof and the united states of america and their territories.

Intended Audience- Future office holders/historians whom need physical evidence in order to prove the wars happening.

Purpose- State in certainty of wa between these countries.

Point Of View- the senate and house representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled.

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http://www.civilwar.org/

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