1. For War with Britain:
1. Chesapeake- Leopard affair.
Impressment revenge.
2. Freedom of seas, violated
neutrality.
3. Impressment. Lack of respect.
4. Wanted to deprive Britain of its
commerce. Would help our trade.
5. Wanted to prove that America was
strong. The absence of the British
would decrease Native attacks.
Wanted to take over Canada.
To stand up for ourselves!
6. The British are mocking our
freedom.
7. Plundering of commerce, naval
impressment and British funded
attacks by the natives.

2. Against the War in Britain:
1.Believed that taking Canada was a
product of greedy expansion.
2.There is no benefit from joining
the military. You can gain more
from plowing your land.
3.American commerce was strong
enough without Britain. Why go to
war over commerce?
4.Not prepared for war. War is not
the answer. British are too
powerful.
5.“Would lose millions when you
gain a cent.” Would destroy the
economy. Increase debt & taxes.
6.The northeast would be directly
affected in terms of trade and
production.