Why Is The War Of 1812 Important In American History

The War of 1812 was one of the most significant battles in American history because it is where the U.S. proved that they were a nation that could unite and fight during battle. The War of 1812 was mainly fought between America and Great Britain with France being slightly involved. Although, America was independent from Britain, they were not necessarily allies either. In the end, not much was accomplished as far as gaining territory, however, this battle showed how America could stand her own. The causes of the War of 1812 mostly revolved around trading between the three countries. Britain and France, in attempt to punish each other, were trying to prevent the other from trading with America. This made it so the U.S. was unable to trade with either country without angering the other. The U.S. passed the Amy 1810 Bill which said that if either Britain
The U.S. attacked Canada as their first move and then went on to attack a British colony. However less than two months after America suffered a very humbling defeat as they were pushed back into Canada without any shots fired. They had a strong comeback when they won the battle of Lake Erie and the Battle of Thames where Tecumseh was killed under General William Henry Harrison. America also had multiple victories against the British Navy. France was out of the early on in the war and the war became between the British and the U.S. Britain landed at Chesapeake Bay and then went to Washington to burn the Capitol as well as the White House. General William Winder made an attempt to stop the British but the U.S. troops were not set up well and ended with the city of Washington being evacuated. British was not done attacking as a few weeks later they attacked Fort McHenry in Maryland however the U.S. was able to withstand the attack and prevent the British from capturing Fort McHenry. The British forces left in defeat and talk of making peace with each other