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The War of 1812 ( )

How did the War of 1812 start? In 1812, the U.S. declared war against Great Britain and invaded Canada (British territory).

Why did the U.S. declare war against Britain? The British had... 1.Still not left some American territory near the Great Lakes. 2.Been selling weapons to Native Americans (Who were attacking American settlers in the West). 3.Been boarding American ships in the Atlantic Ocean en route to Europe and kidnapping American sailors. 4.Fired at an American ship in the Atlantic for bringing trade items to France (Britain's enemy).

America was not prepared for war... U.S. invasion of Canada failed. British soldiers invaded Washington D.C., burned down the White House. British navy more powerful than American navy Hartford Convention- Some New England Federalists met to discuss seceding (separating) from the U.S.

America holds out... British invasion of New York repelled. Fort McHenry in Maryland not captured, “Star Spangled Banner” written.

The war ends! People of Great Britain grew tired of war and demanded that it end. Treaty of Ghent signed in 1814, ending the war. Americans must leave Canada, British must leave the U.S.

Results of the War Bad No winner, nothing really accomplished More political fighting between political parties Good Britain held off again! Feeling of Nationalism in the U.S. (Pride for one's country)