The Question Behind The War of U.S. Against Britain

             Was it really necessary to go to war with Britain.again? Many people in America pondered this powerful question and eventually they agreed to defend their country with the consent of the President. Today, we know that the war might not have accomplished much, but back then, your choice would have been to go to war with Britain, too. We had to fight for our country!.

             People had strong reasons for going to war against the British. It wasn't just to gain needless things such as Canada. First of all, the British wouldn't stop attacking United States trade ships until we paid them bribes. Britain was also on bad terms with the French, so every time we tried to make a trade with France, Britain would try and attack our trade ships. This certainly deserved revenge! Also, war with Britain was a chance to take over some of Spain's territory. Spain was an ally of Britain, therefore, a victory over Britain would allow us to take over Spain's territory of Florida. In addition, Britain had been going behind our backs and giving weapons to Native Americans and ordering them to attack us. And of course, the Indians conceded to Britains wishes, because they were upset with the settlers taking over their land years before. Finally, we needed to stop giving into British demands. The point of the Revolution was to become independent. If the United States continued to give bribes to the British, in order to avoid attacks on our ships, we would eventually end up right where we started.once again under Britain's control. War with Britain was absolutely necessary.

             After war was declared, Britain, although surprised by this declaration of war, immediately blockaded American ports. Americans won some battles with British ships as well as defeating the Creek Indians, but it did little to win the war. Britain burnt down the President's mansion, and from there the British marched toward Baltimore to Fort McHenry.

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