The War of 1812 produced a string of American military disasters. Shortly afterward, Congress, despite the opposition of every Federalist, approved the declaration.
On June 1, 1812, President James Madison asked for a declaration of war. Calhoun of South Carolina, led the sentiment for war, calling for a defense of American interests and honor. In Congress, southern and western Democratic-Republican "War Hawks," such as the new Speaker of the House, Henry Clay of Kentucky, and Representative John C. In addition, the British took American sailors from their ships and "impressed" them into the British Navy. Britain imposed a blockade on neutral countries such as the United States. Their relationship deteriorated sharply with the outbreak of war in Europe in 1803.
For the early decades of the nation’s history, relations between the United States and Great Britain remained strained.
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