VOCABULARY STORY 227 WHAT CAUSED WAR BETWEEN THE USA AND ENGLAND?
When England condoned the kidnapping of American seamen from American ships, it led to an acute situation.
It was a deviation from maritime law.
It confounded the US president, who said US ships were exempt from such treatment.
An acrimonious consensus built in the US.
There was a majority against England.
There was the conjecture a war against England could be won.
When England allowed the kidnapping of American seamen from American ships, it led to an sharp situation.
It was a turning aside from maritime law.
It perplexed the US president, who said US ships were not subject to such treatment.
A harsh mindset built in the US.
There was a greater number against England.
There was the speculation a war against England could be won.