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What Caused the War of 1812?
From the Series Documenting the War of 1812
In 1812, the Napoleonic Wars in far-off Europe began a chain of actions that would lead the United States into war against Britain and its colonies in Canada in the New World. This fascinating book reveals how U.S. president James Madison declared war on Britain for harming U.S. trade with Europe by naval blockade, for impressing U.S. citizens into the service of the British Royal Navy, for siding with Native Americans against the U.S., and for standing in the way of American expansion to the north into Canada.
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978-0-7787-7967-4
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$10.95 | |
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978-1-4271-9734-4
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$31.00 |
| Interest Level | Grade 5 - Grade 9 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 6 |
| Age Range | 10 - 14 |
| Dewey | 973.52 |
| Lexile | 970L |
| ATOS Reading Level | |
| Guided Reading Level | W |
| Subjects | History |
| Genres | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Crabtree Publishing |
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| Imprint | Crabtree Classics |
| Copyright | 2012 |
| Number of Pages | 48 |
| Dimensions | 7.25 x 9.25 |
| Graphics | |
| BISACS | JNF025130, JNF025230, JNF025200 |
| Rights Included | WORLD |
| Language | English |
What Caused the War of 1812? - Children's Literature
In 1812 the United States had grown to seventeen states but remained rather fragile in terms of its position as a free nation. In Europe, war raged on as the British and their continental allies continued to fight against the forces of Napoleon. While this seemingly endless warfare was occurring, America had its own grievances against its former colonial masters. In the years leading up to what was to become the War of 1812, issues of commerce, free trade, and the impressment of sailors serving on American ships by the British all inflamed public opinion.
Author: Sally Isaacs
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