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    consider the war of 1812 to be the war‚ where people died for nothing‚ money was spent foolishly and battled were led incorrectly. However‚ it wasn’t all for nothing. The war of 1812 had its impact‚ maybe not so largely visible‚ it is still there. Firstly‚ it led to increase in nationalism‚ even though United States didn’t win the war. It was the first war that the USA had fought without any foreign help. It led to manifest destiny‚ which increased the size of the US by ⅓. Sometimes this war is even

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    The War of 1812 was America’s way of proving to the World that they were a force to be reckoned with. Although at first they had nothing to do with the war between the British and the French‚ eventually they were caught between the battles and saw that there were reasons for them to go to war. First‚ the British attempted to restrict U.S trade to Europe. Second‚ the British Royal Navy’s impressments of American seaman enraged many Americans back home. Lastly‚ Americans saw the war between the British

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    victorious in the War of 1812. Some claim Britain won‚ America lost and vice versa. In the Treaty of Ghent‚ ante bellum or the return to status quo meant Britain had won‚ but ultimately America was successful and gained long lasting benefits. Knowing the causes of the war and the events that went on can help give a clearer view on how America was the ultimate victor. A great deal of pressing‚ or impressment‚ went on between the British and American Navy throughout the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815). Britain

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    War of 1812 Causes

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    was finally acted out when President Madison declared war on Great Britain on June 14‚ 1812‚ thus beginning the War of 1812. The Unites States was tired of getting harassed on the seas‚ had a strong will to expand‚ and felt too much pride to let Great Britain get away with everything they had done. Three causes of the War of 1812 were maritime problems‚ Manifest Destiny‚ and national pride. One of the three main causes of the War of 1812 was maritime problems between the United States and Great

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    The fact that the American foreign policy of neutral rights was violated is not the underlying principal as to why the War of 1812 had commenced. Several other incidents also contributed to the war‚ far more important than impressment. A major cause that found support among the settlers of the West is the fact that the British were supplying and aiding the Indians on the frontier. This cause was found to be true especially after the battle of Tippecanoe (1811). At this battle‚ the Indians lost and

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    War Of 1812 Significance

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    War of 1812 The significance of the War of 1812 was the failed attempt at stricter economic regulations‚ an increase in respect from European powers and how the perception of the war led to the demise of the Federalist Party. Before the War of 1812 Britain had absolutely no respect for American neutrality on the high seas and also in relation to the blockading of ports of neutral countries without warning. It could be argued that the war was fought for the sake of being respected as a legitimate

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    War Of 1812 Consequences

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    Some of the consequences of the War of 1812‚ Americans were a force to be reckoned with and were willing to prove it. Another consequence White house was set ablaze by the British. The treaty of Ghent was drafted to Bring peace to America and the United kingdom. As a result‚ of the war of 1812‚ approximately 15‚000 American soldiers died in pursuit of a better life. The new nation proved they would endure and prevail anyone or nation that dangers the freedoms of America. After defeating‚ the British

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    A Journey through War

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    Through War July 3‚ 1812 The 3rd of September has brought many changes to my life that will shape the course of my future for years to come. I have signed up to join the United States Army and will soon be leaving to fight in the war against Great Britain. The war was officially declared on the 18th of June after President Madison was finally persuaded by the War Hawks to battle the British. Madison stated that “war with the British was inevitable” and then asked Congress to go to war a few months

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    The War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War are Wars that represent an important change to the American history and especially to the United Sates territory. This two wars were similar because the main reason was the US wanting to expand their territory. As a consequence of this two wars‚ the US expand their power and respect over the other counties‚ other countries now saw the US as the most powerful country. The war of 1812 was fought between the United Sates and Granit Britani.‚ the war last

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    War of 1812 vs. Iraq War

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    United States and Britain and eventually led to the War of 1812. In a similar context‚ the Iraq War was also a direct response to the evidence supporting the fact that Iraq was connected to terrorist activities and the assumption that Iraq was hiding weapons of mass destruction. The US response to Russia in the Cold War is similar to the US response today and set the precedent for the Iraq War. Conclusively‚ both the War of 1812 and the current war in Iraq can be justified considering that the country

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