Turning Point In American History

When studying the War of 1812, it is usually a 10 minute discussion is most history classes. It’s not discussed like any other war in American history. This is because the ending results are irrelevant compared to The Revolutionary War or The Civil War. Most people agree, why would we celebrate a war that did not even have a definite winner? However, the blur of this war in American history should not be overlooked. The war a turning point in American history. It should be studied as in depth as any other war.
One of the most defining changes the war were political matters. The war concluded the 25 year period of troubled diplomacy and ushered America into the Era of Good Feelings. This Era marked a period in American history that reflects a sense of nationalism. In addition to the Era of Good Feelings, the war also marked the end of the Federalist Party. However, Federalist
The art that came after the war is still popular today, even one piece becoming our national anthem. In addition, after the war many authors were inspired to create works that reflected America. Some notable names that rose after the war include William Cullen Bryant,Washington Irving, James Fenimore Cooper, and Edgar Allan Poe. More painters began painting works that reflected American landscapes. The Star Spangled Banner or more modern songs such as “Battle of New Orleans,” also were a product of the war. We can also credit the building of a more elaborate capital to the war. The United States stopped relying on militia for defence. By the Civil War, there were professional armies who received regular pay, who were extensively trained, and had officers promoted on merit rather than connections. These products are among the ranks of products from any other war we have fought. However, it’s these products that help guide the republic into what it is