The War of 1812 was inspired by a couple of events. The impressment upon people found on American ships was a contribution, as well as the Embargo Act and Non-Intercourse Act, and struggle over land. These three events caused fighting between Britain and the United States.
The British passed a series of laws which allowed them to seize ships. While seizing American ships they found British Navy men who had left and gone to America. The British impressed these "deserters" to serve on British war ships. …
