what is the most important thing about the war of 1812?

Answer 1

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Though the U.S. did not "win" the War of 1812, it DID achieve something important by it. In fact, the view at the time that this was a "second war of Independence" is quite understandable, not in the LITERAL sense of being brought under the British government, but in being able to ACT independently both within its own territory and in its interactions with other nations.

From those two aspects:

a) The territorial or "Indian question" ended with the war since the British left their outpost forts (as they had promised to do after the Revoltion but had never carried out), and were no longer stirring up Indians on America's borders.

b) America finally began to assert its independence in TRADE, no longer dependent on or subject to the English navy (and English foreign policy toward France, etc). This was partly a result of the end of the Napoleonic wars, but also of the strengthening of the U.S. navy during the War of 1812. (One prime example -- immediately after the War the U.S. Navy was able to fully and finally address the problem of the Barbary Pirates in the quick and very successful SECOND Barbary War (1815) . In short, by the end of 1815, and in part THROUGH the War of 1812, the U.S. finally DID accomplish the sort of freedom to sail the seas and trade as it wished -- something it had hoped to gain through the American Revolution but never quite achieved.

Answer 2

The warfare of 1812 is refered to because of the fact the 2nd warfare of independence with the aid of the British. After the Revolution, usa became nevertheless heavily reliant on the British for the economic equipment. Britian, understanding this, taxed American retailers for procuring and promoting with them. They remained of their forts interior the West, and saved many troops in those territories. After a collectively as, the yank government had sufficient and started the warfare of 1812 after lots persuasion from a political team stated as the warfare Hawks. The warfare of 1812 gave usa a raffle on the international. until now the U.S. became not incredibly seen a rustic. After the warfare human beings knew that they might get up and shelter their u . s .. After the warfare, there have been fewer problems with Britain. especially the US have been given the strengthen in morale.

Answer 3

The War of 1812.
The relationship between Britain and the United States had been frigid since the latter gained their independence from the former. Trade had been substantial but diplomatic relations consisted of each party ignoring the other’s existence.

In 1793, Britain went to war against France in what became known as the Napoleonic Wars. The United States was neutral during this conflict but hostilities between the two belligerents interfered with its trade. The Royal Navy blockaded French ports and obliged all neutral shipping, especially American vessels, bound for France, to call first at a British port and pay duties on its cargo before being allowed to proceed. Furthermore the Royal Navy frequently stopped United States ships and pressed into service those seamen who had either deserted from the Royal Navy or were vaguely suspected of having deserted. This policy so incensed United States officials, that on 18th June 1812, President James Maddison declared war on Great Britain.

The Americans were ill prepared for war. An initial incursion into Canada was easily rebuffed. There were some minor naval skirmishes particularly involving the USS Constitution, which sank several Royal Navy vessels. The British army was too involved in Europe to send troops to fight, but British interests were preserved by supplying the Shawnee tribe with armaments to attack wagon trains, heading for Oregon. The Americans sent an expeditionary force into Canada, which burnt the city of York, now Toronto, and hurriedly retreated.

By 1814, after a series of victories in Europe, Britain had available resources to mount an offensive. An amphibious British force landed at Chesapeake Bay and after defeating the American army at the battle of Blandensberg, captured the city of Washington, destroyed the Capitol building and burnt down the president’s house. This residence was rebuilt soon after but had to be painted white in order to hide the burn marks, hence the name of the White House.

After such a disturbing and humiliating defeat, the Americans called a truce and signed a peace treaty, the Treaty of Ghent, which restored matters to the state they were in before the war.

Answer 4

the war of 1812 was actually started over a pig. but i doubt that was the most important thing, haha, but that's all i know about that war.

Answer 5

America reasserted it's independence from Britain and proved to them that we were willing to go to war to keep our merchant fleet free to sail the seas without fear of British interference and pressment of American merchant sailors.

Answer 6

They burned the White House.

Answer 7

If it wasn't for the fury of nature, we all now might not be pronouncing our R's. The History Channel had a fascinating program on it.

Answer 8

Here are some sites that may help you:

http://education.yahoo.com/reference/encyclopedia/entry/War1812
http://www.multied.com/1812/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_1812

Answer 9

Most people actually know when it was fought. But unfortunately. some aren't smart enough to figure it out.

Answer 10

It's over ?