A reason the United States declared war on Great Britain in 1812 was that it 1) thought the British were helping France seize US ships.

2) believed the British were encouraging American Indian attacks.

3) wanted it’s former ally France to defeat Britain.

4) hoped to gain Louisiana from a defeated Britain.

1) thought the British were helping France seize US ships.

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