Which of the following is a reason for the start of the War of 1812?

A. Congress placed an embargo on U.S. shipping.

B. The XYZ Affair caused tensions with Britain.

C. The U.S. was in dispute with Great Britain over the Northwest Territories.

D. Great Britain wanted to regain the American colonies.

C. The U.S. was in dispute with Great Britain over the Northwest Territories.