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Americans were mad at Britain for arming Native Americans in the north west.
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they had two war hawks named clay and calhoun they wanted to attack canada early to get a suprise attack but they didnt.
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Britain said to the usa that they would continue impressing sailors.
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the navy only had (6 warships ready for battle fewer then 7000 men.
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Jefferson spending cuts made the navy weak they 6 warships ready for battle.
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American troops under General william hull ivaded canada