Question

Why did President Madison, and Henry Clay decide to go for the war? What were their reasons?

Answer 1

hi

Answer 2

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @guucii543
hi
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Uh, Hello?

Answer 3

hru

Answer 4

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @guucii543
hru
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I am good but lets take this side convo to dms..

Answer 5

This page
https://www.thoughtco.com/war-hawks-basics-1773402
says
`The War Hawks cited multiple tensions between the two 19th-century powerhouses as arguments for war. Tensions included violations that the British committed regarding U.S. maritime rights, the effects of the Napoleonic Wars, and lingering animosity from the Revolutionary War. `
it then goes on to say in the next paragraph
`At the same time, the western frontier was feeling pressure from Indigenous peoples, who formed an alliance to stop the encroachment of White settlers. The War Hawks believed that the British were financing Indigenous tribes in their resistance, which only incentivized them to declare war against Great Britain even more.`

Answer 6

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @jimthompson5910
This page
https://www.thoughtco.com/war-hawks-basics-1773402
says
`The War Hawks cited multiple tensions between the two 19th-century powerhouses as arguments for war. Tensions included violations that the British committed regarding U.S. maritime rights, the effects of the Napoleonic Wars, and lingering animosity from the Revolutionary War. `
it then goes on to say in the next paragraph
`At the same time, the western frontier was feeling pressure from Indigenous peoples, who formed an alliance to stop the encroachment of White settlers. The War Hawks believed that the British were financing Indigenous tribes in their resistance, which only incentivized them to declare war against Great Britain even more.`
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Do you think you can rephrase that and simplify it so i can understand better?

Answer 7

The British were still upset by the American Revolution (when the colonists broke off from England), so that was a big looming factor. The British were harassing US ships by restricting trade and they forcefully recruited American sailors to work on British ships. This practice is known as "impressment". Not only that, but many people feared that the western frontier was a weak point due to the fact that Native Americans were joining on the British side. So these were the main factors for the war.

Answer 8

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @jimthompson5910
The British were still upset by the American Revolution (when the colonists broke off from England), so that was a big looming factor. The British were harassing US ships by restricting trade and they forcefully recruited American sailors to work on British ships. This practice is known as "impressment". Not only that, but many people feared that the western frontier was a weak point due to the fact that Native Americans were joining on the British side. So these were the main factors for the war.
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I know all about them trying to "impress" but what does this have to do with my question? Morally what was Madison's reason for why he was with the war?

Answer 9

The fact the British were forcing sailors into service was one big reason James Madison and Henry Clay wanted to go to war.

Answer 10

The main reason for the war was bc of Britain's tightening rules on neutral trade, and the British policy of impressment was particularly galling to Americans. Other reason are impressment of its sailors, the seizing of its ships, and the belief the British were fomenting Indian rebellions on the Northwest frontier. All of these were sufficient reasons to go to war.

Answer 11

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @JammarWalker
The main reason for the war was bc of Britain's tightening rules on neutral trade, and the British policy of impressment was particularly galling to Americans. Other reason are impressment of its sailors, the seizing of its ships, and the belief the British were fomenting Indian rebellions on the Northwest frontier. All of these were sufficient reasons to go to war.
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HOPE THIS HELPS!!! 😁😁😁

Answer 12

Thanks yall for help, Which one of you want the medal?

Answer 13

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @Astrid1
Thanks yall for help, Which one of you want the medal?
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The person that gave you the best answer would be the ideal receiver of a metal.

Answer 14

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @JammarWalker
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @Astrid1
Thanks yall for help, Which one of you want the medal?
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The person that gave you the best answer would be the ideal receiver of a metal.
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The fact that you didnt confuse me on throughout explaining really helped so i shall give you the medal.

Answer 15

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @Astrid1
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @JammarWalker
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @Astrid1
Thanks yall for help, Which one of you want the medal?
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{End of Quote}}\)
The person that gave you the best answer would be the ideal receiver of a metal.
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{End of Quote}}\)
The fact that you didnt confuse me on throughout explaining really helped so i shall give you the medal.
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{End of Quote}}\)
Well, thank you ma'am, glad i helped! 😄

Answer 16

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @JammarWalker
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @Astrid1
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @JammarWalker
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @Astrid1
Thanks yall for help, Which one of you want the medal?
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{End of Quote}}\)
The person that gave you the best answer would be the ideal receiver of a metal.
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{End of Quote}}\)
The fact that you didnt confuse me on throughout explaining really helped so i shall give you the medal.
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{End of Quote}}\)
Well, thank you ma'am, glad i helped! 😄
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Your welcome! Have a great day!