052 The War of 1812: Origins

The War of 1812 was symptomatic of the ongoing struggle between
Britain and France in central and western Europe. The United
States of America endeavored to stay above the fray, but saw its
rights as a neutral carrier attacked by both the French and the
English. This issue, along with the impressment of American
sailors and the perceptions of British interference along the
western frontier all contributed to the origins of the war. It
was by means inevitable, but once the ball got rolling, it was
difficult to stop. Please take a listen!


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