The War Of 1812 Was Terrible For Americans

It also give a momentous lift to the political or military careers of other men. The War of 1812 looked more to the past then to its future, it echoed the philosophy and problems of the American Revolution rather than exploring new ones. It was it second and last time that America was the underdog, tried to conquer Canada, and the Indians played any major role. The war was unusual in generating such heated political opposition and nearly distinctive in ending the war in a draw. Though most Americans pretended that they had win the war, they could point to a few gains to withstand this claim. It is this lack of victory that may best explain why the war was little

The War of 1812 has always been a part of American history not very exiting to learn about for most Americans. It was a tumultuous time for the New Republic and some of the battles of the war shamed the new nation. The War of 1812 did not have the same glorious, honorable, and just cause of the American Revolution. The British made fools of the American people and even burned the Capitol and the White House, the centers of American politics, to the ground. However as shameful as the war was, it also had some good benefits and it demonstrated to Great Britain and the rest of the world that the United States of America was its own sovereign nation, and not some British Sphere of Influence. Although the treaty of Ghent failed to address

Throughout the lectures and learn smart assessments regarding the American Revolution and the War of 1812, there are many different factors as to why Americans declared both of these wars as well as how these wars were both won by America. Colonists fought for independence, land, and rights while enduring the hate from loyalists and the attacks of the British throughout two separate wars to fight for what they believed in. Though both of the wars were not close in time that they took place, they have a lot to do with each other and a lot to do with the independence of what is America today. The War of 1812 was the second war for independence because the British were treating the people of the United States as they were still colonists and the United States wanted clear independence and freedom.

During the American Revolution, The British and the American colonists had many difficulties and challenges to overcome. Both sides had great disadvantages and advantages, but the in the end the colonists had the most advantages and won their independence from the British. Some of the most important reasons the colonists won was that they were fighting on their own continent and knew the land better than the British, they received help from other European countries such as France and they had a well-experienced General; George Washington.

The English send General Edward Braddock with Colonel Washington to capture the Fort Duquesne. The British troops marched toward the fort in a straight line. The French troops and their native allies fired at them from behind rocks and trees. The British lost. Braddock died in the battle.

The War of 1812 is among the most "obscure" wars in American history, according to journalist Donald Hickey, writing in the Public Broadcast Service. That is because most Americans have no idea what the fighting was about or who the U.S. was battling against. The lack of familiarity with the War of 1812 is likely true, Hickey explains, because the president at the time, James Madison, was "hardly" in the same league as Abraham Lincoln or Franklin Roosevelt. And there was no great general like Washington or Eisenhower to rally the American troops to victory. Moreover, the cause of this war is complex and not well understood. Meanwhile the reasons behind the War of 1812 involved "Free Trade and Sailor's Rights," which really relates to England's attempt to block American trading ships from Europe. It also pertains in history to the rude practice of the English of removing American seamen from U.S. merchant vessels. Hence, Hickey makes the point that in hindsight this war prosecuted by American troops invading Canada was fought (and lost) in an effort to secure maritime rights far, far away from the battlefield.

The War of 1812 was forced upon the United States unwillingly by the War Hawks of Congress, but their main goal was not to conquer Canada for expansion but to get back at Britain for the wrongs they have done to our nation. The War Hawks impacted the United States in political, social, and geographical changes within the United States between the years 1812 to 1815.

The War of 1812, in hindsight, may look like a failure. In fact, it is regarded so poorly that most Americans know little or nothing about this war. We don't know who we fought or why. Nor does the general public know who won the War of 1812 but the true tragedy of this lack of knowledge is that Americans do not know what we gained from this war. For it is from this war that Americans can trace their patriotism.

Some say that the War of 1812 was the Era of Good Feelings. Is that true for everyone who lived in the U.S. at the time? There were two sides to James Monroe’s plans. Monroe had two type of people groups that the people lived in. They were not necessarily tried badly, but unfair. The two parties were the nationalism and sectionalism. The Era of Good Feelings brought separation in the people group when James Monroe was elected as president.

The War of 1812 was a war between Britain and the United States fought primarily in Upper Canada. It had many causes, few which involved British North America. The results of the war include the fact that there was no clear winner or loser among them. The only real losers in the situation were the Natives in the region. They were driven out of their lands and customs. None of the borders was changed by the war, though many attempts were made. The Treaty of Ghent, which ended the war, did nothing to advance the state of the countries. It went so far as to end the war and put things back the way that they were, but the main causes of the conflict were not addressed or dealt with. In order to evaluate the significance of this war,

b. For two years, the Americans and British fought to a standstill in Canada. What event in Europe in 1814 allowed the British to concentrate all their forces in America? Napoleons power was destroyed

James Madison launched an attack against the British in Canada because he believed that is where, the military could have led the most effective attacks. Upper Canada was given up by the British after the American Navy took control of Lake Erie (352,353). In the south, a group known as "Red Stick Creeks formed an alliance with Britain, but many of Andrew Jackson's volunteers led an attack against them and won. It became known as the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. One of the last battles was considered to be a humiliation for the Americans, when

The eighteenth and nineteenth centuries were a period of constant war within North America. From the Seven Years War of 1754 to American Revolution of 1775 and the war of 1812, just to name a few. The War of 1812 is, however, the most peculiar of them all. It was imposed by Madison upon a nation that was unenthusiastic and hesitant to fight.The main reasons that led to the declaration of the war were led by a motivation to preserve and maintain national honour in face of what Americans considered British insults. The British wanted to restrict the American trade with Napoleonic France, which was of highly profit, that America won in a long conflict against them. The British Navy seized American ships and American sailors

Twenty-nine years after the signing of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, which ended the Revolutionary War between America and Britain, was the year that marked the beginning of a new conflict that would last America the next three years, the War of 1812. On June 16th of that year, President James Madison declared the start of a war that would greatly impact the future of our country. Britain, still one of the world's greatest superpowers, was currently warring with France at the time of the declaration, however, Britain's reputation as a formidable opponent stood strong. The War of 1812 held a great significance in the history of America: Reasonable purposes for conflict, major conflict with Native Americans, great controversy among its supporters and opposers, numerous honorable battles, the inclusion of African Americans in the war, a memorable conclusion, and notable results.

The English arrangement for the year called for three noteworthy offensives with one originating from Canada, another striking at Washington, and the third hitting New Orleans. While the push from Canada was vanquished at the Clash of Plattsburgh by Commodore Thomas MacDonough and Brigadier General Alexander Macomb, the hostile in the Chesapeake area saw some accomplishment before being stopped at Fortification McHenry. A veteran of the last crusade, Bad habit Chief naval officer Sir Alexander Cochrane moved south that fall for the assault on New