War of 1812
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, British Empire, Ships, Naval History, War of 1812
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, British History, American Early National History (1789-1815)
- Geographical Location: Canada, New York, Maryland, Louisiana
- Date: June 18, 1812-February 15, 1815
Article abstract: At issue: American sovereignty and neutral rights on the seas. Result: Military stalemate; neither side achieved its objectives in the peace treaty.
Background
The War of 1812 is sometimes called the Second War of Independence, because Americans believed that Great Britain’s aggressive policies had forced them to fight to defend U.S. sovereignty and honor. They demanded that the British treat them with the respect usually shown to great powers and allow the new nation a freedom of action unjustified by American weakness. When George...
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