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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.

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It's called the war of 1812 because war between the U.S and Great Britain was declared in 1812.

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It is called the war of 1812 because the war was declared and fought in the year of 1812.

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