The War Between America And America

After decades of salutary neglect Britain decided it was time to place stricter control on America. The British also needed money to pay for the Seven Years War, which they believed they should tax America for because they protected the Americans during the Seven Years War. From the very first day of America’s birth, America was a revolutionary force breeding new ideas of society, government, and citizenship (American Pageant pg. 126). When Britain stomped these ideas down, America’s revolutionary instincts were fueled and ignited.

In the article, “Out of Our Past: The Forces that Shaped Modern America”, Carl Degler analyzes a variety of events that supposedly led to the American Revolution and formed America into what it is today. To begin, following the French and Indian War, the English were in heaps of debt and had no choice but to turn to their American colonies for relief. As a result, they imposed an authority and a set of taxes on the colonies that had not been present before. The colonists greatly disapproved of these changes because they felt that Britain was attempting to take away their liberties. The author also elaborated on events that could not have been revolutionary-provoking. For one, the restrictions asserted by the British could not have been a cause

In the 1700’s it was time for the United States to start something new and change. Like every other country it needed to be its own and have a well structured government. Before, the U.S. was controlled by the British who have already brought in their culture without any doubts. As the Americans tried so hard to gain their own country, they faced more problems. Soon they were finally free and on their own. The United States had made drastic changes to create a great country by fighting and for their independence, creating a constitution, and creating a well organized government.

The history and foundation of America was forged through the blood, sweat, and the tenacity of the colonists in the mid- 1700s. During this time of new hope and perspective, the colonists felt stifled by Britain’s tight hold on their country. They insisted on independence for their colonies and were enraged by their original land’s refusal to acknowledge their rights. Britain ignores the colonists’ natural rights and took advantage of America’s reliance on their finances and support. Britain’s government terrorized the colonists by denying their natural rights and abusing their power, leading to revolutions that would further shape the history of America.

Before the 19th century, the United States was a small, developing country. Later, it transformed into a world power. The size of the United States was tripled because of acquisitions such as The Louisiana Purchase, the Mexican Cession with adding Alaska, Florida, Oregon, and Texas. One of the events that caused this expansion was the War of 1812. This war is sometimes called “America’s second war for independence”.

Prior to 1877, very many wars took place in America. Each individual war occurred for many different reasons, but most were related to settlements of certain tribes or ethnic groups. As for the War of 1812, this was a war between Britain and the United States; a war in which land and tribes were once more a main contributor. Many settlers and tribes were involved and affected greatly by the War of 1812, and many things occurred as a result of this war. The purpose of this essay is to address the many different aspects of the War of 1812 and the affects that it had on the United States overall.

Numerous events and people have played a great part in shaping this country of ours into what it is today, the United States of America. Choosing such events or people to talk about is no easy task since there are so many that play a key role in how this country was founded, but the three different ones that will be covered in this paper are George Washington, the Revolutionary War, and finally the Civil War.

Through the 19th century, America changed from a minor, unindustrialized realm into a worldly influence. Out of the many events that propelled this development, one was known as the War of 1812. One specific cause of the war cannot be identified since there were numerous reasons that doubled on top of one another. The reasons can be cut down to four central affairs known as maritime and trade issues, territorial expansion, War Hawks and the Embargo Act.

With the help of many great men, the young country of America push through and won against the greatest military in the world at the time. Many question why this war is called the Second War of Independence, but those who question why do not comprehend that this forgotten war was the key to young America’s survival. The years leading up to the War of 1812 have clues on why America pushed for a war with Britain. Many of the British soldiers left from the Revolution still lingered around the west side of the newly growing country threatening and using the forces of natives against the Americans. Like the start of the American Revolution on the attacks of the British

In 1816, John Quincy Adams wrote to his father, “the late war has undoubtedly raised our nation’s character in the consideration of the world” (“Founders Online”). This newfound respect legitimizes America as a country in the eyes of the world. It established that America was no longer just another former British colony, but rather an independent nation with its own identity. This affected America’s development

Dubbed “the second war of Independence,” the War of 1812, a war between the United States and Britain about maritime trade rights, had a revolutionary impact on the development of the young America (Heidler, David S., and Jeanne T., Britannica). The war was caused by tensions that had arisen from the British establishment of a blockade on American imports to Europe to anger the French after the Napoleonic wars. Britain’s desire to damage the American economy, combined with an American desire to gain land and expand territory, led to the naval war between Britain and America. Although the British were able to handily claim a victory over the United States before the Treaty of Ghent was signed to end the war, America and American society were still impacted positively due to increased patriotism, an evolved economy, and spurred westward expansion.

On June 1, 1812, the United States’ fourth President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Britain approved by Congress. This is obscurely known as the War of 1812 which was also the first war of the 19th century and lasted from 1812 to the spring of 1815. The War of 1812 is also known as the Second War for American Independence with an inconclusive outcome that ended the conflict with the Treaty of Ghent. The War of 1812 created a strong sense of nationalistic pride among Americans which are preserved in the national anthem of the United States today. Although there is an abundant amount of information written about the War of 1812, average Americans are only roughly aware of the reasons why the war was fought or who the enemy was. Only conspicuous events such as the destruction of the nation’s capital or the Battle of New Orleans are remembered today. The War of 1812 was caused by numerous reasons including British impressment of American sailors and their refusal to acknowledge American neutrality rights, the United States’ widespread belief the British were encouraging Indian rebellion, the American desire for more land, and the actions of some newly-elected Congressmen dubbed the “War Hawks.”

America is the home of the free because of the brave. Most Americans know this to be true because of our current armed forces but more importantly our past. Our past militiamen and soldiers have gained us freedoms and homestead of our own religions, families, and the power to make our own decisions. Over the past few weeks I have read many different articles and a narrative by Fred Anderson, “The war that made America.”. Through all these things I’ve come to see how big of an impact our armies have made past and present. The thing people don’t take into consideration is that from the founding of Jamestown until 1785 the American colonial society was in a constant state of conflict.

“The United States had emerged as a modern capitalist nation, and the spirit of nationalism in the country was strong and growing” (Henderson 71). As tensions grew between the Unites States and Mexico, there was a thirst for war. The Unites States declared war with Mexico, because they owned land that Americans desired, resulting in America’s fulfillment of achieving their philosophy of “Manifest Destiny”. The blood boil of both countries caused a lot of bloodshed. The dispute lasted for a long two year battle which was for huge amounts of land. The Americans were victorious and claimed new territories from the conflict.

World War I began in 1914. Everyone thought it would be over by Christmas, but they were wrong. The war dragged on for years and was the most tragic war up to that point in history. By 1917, it looked as though the Allies might lose World War I. But then, the U.S. entered the war against the Central Powers and joined forces with the British and French. America’s entry proved to be greatly needed. When America entered, it brought weapons, men, and ammunition to the war effort. This addition of weapons, men, and ammunition boosted the morale of the Allied soldiers, increased their fighting ability, and helped them win more battles.