Who were Britain's allies in the war of 1812?

Answer 1

The US allied itself with Napoleon along with his numerous European dependencies and allies. Opposing the US was Great Britain and her allies, Canada included because it was still part of GB. Effectively, the only combatants in the war of 1812 were the US and GB. Still, when France was defeated GB stopped its campaign with the US but they still fought the battle of New Orleans because information travels so slowly.

Answer 2

They didn't have any. When it started, most of the other nations of Europe had been conquered by France. Russia was also fighting France but they stayed neutral in the war between Britain and the U.S..

Answer 3

The president was James Madison, who won re-election in 1812 but lost the White House in 1814, burned with other buildings in a one-day attack by British forces. He had been opposed to the war.

The "War Hawks" were originally Congressmen from the southern and western regions, but gained a following as led by Speaker of the House Henry Clay and South Carolina's John C. Calhoun (later Vice President under two Presidents).

Captains Isaac Hull, William Bainbridge, and Charles Stewart each commanded the frigate USS Constitution (Old Ironsides), defeating 5 British warships and capturing several merchant vessels.

Answer 4

Austria, Prussia and the Amerindians