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The War of 1812 was a side effect of the Napoleonic Wars. The British were boarding American ships and "impressing" [i.e., kidnapping] American sailors to man their ships. The War started in July 1812 and ended with the Treaty of Ghent in December 1814.
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∙ 9y agoThe war was about superiority and the need to control trade on the high seas. The war involved the British empire and the United States.
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What was the last American war against the british?
the war of 1812
Why is the war of 1812 called the war of 1812?
The War of 1812 began in 1812. It used to be referred to as the War of 1812-1814, but that name became too cumbersome and ultimately, through general usage, was shortened to the War of 1812.
Did the Revolutinary war coma before the war of 1812?
yes the war of 1812 was 1812-1814 the Revolutionary war was from 1775 to 1783.
In the war of 1812 what war was taking place when the letter was written?
War of 1812
What does the star spangled banner have to do with the war of 1812?
The "Star Spangled Banner", was written about the War of 1812.
What was the last American war against the british?
the war of 1812
Why is the war of 1812 called the war of 1812?
The War of 1812 began in 1812. It used to be referred to as the War of 1812-1814, but that name became too cumbersome and ultimately, through general usage, was shortened to the War of 1812.
How did Washington deal with Britain's policy of impressment?
the war of 1812 .
What was the Month of the war of 1812 was declared?
The war of 1812 was declared in June of 1812.
What war was going on in the year 1812?
The war of 1812.
What year was the War of 1812?
The War of 1812 was declared on Britain on July 17, 1812.
Did the Revolutinary war coma before the war of 1812?
yes the war of 1812 was 1812-1814 the Revolutionary war was from 1775 to 1783.
In the war of 1812 what war was taking place when the letter was written?
War of 1812
What year the war of 1812 end?
the war of 1812 obviously started 1812 and it ended 1815
What does the star spangled banner have to do with the war of 1812?
The "Star Spangled Banner", was written about the War of 1812.
What happened to the federalists after the war of War 1812?
what happened to the federalists after the war od 1812
What did the federalist call the war of 1812?
What did federalist call the war of 1812
