The major cause for the united states going to war in 1812 was: british interference with united states trade. spanish control of the louisiana territory. james madison's need to control world affairs. the canceling of orders in council by the british.

Which one of the following statements is not true of the revolutionary war? a.) british casualties were twice as many as the americans. b.) british soldiers and loyalists left for england. c.) americans suffered greater casualties and destruction than britain