Which of the following was a primary cause of the War of 1812?
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Correct answer: British impressment and support for Native resistance
War Hawks in Congress blamed Britain for kidnapping American sailors and for inciting tribes in the West. They believed a war would vindicate American honor and potentially allow for the annexation of Canada.
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