Which statement does not describe conditions that led to the War of 1812?
A.England still had forts in territories west of the Appalachians
B. British sea captains stopped American ships and kidnapped American sailors
C. New England ship owners wanted to cut off trade with England
D. The War Hawks wanted to march into Canada and take it from England
C. "New England ship owners wanted to cut off trade with England." This was certainly not the case, because England was one of America's greatest trading partners, and was keeping America alive through trade.
