History of the War of 1812

A war that altered the image of North America, theof this policy, towards the end of the year 1812,
War of 1812 commenced on June 18, 1812 andabout 400 American vessels were under the control
finished on March 23, 1815. The opposing parties inof the British authorities. Also, the War Hawks that
the conflict were the United States of America andformed a part of the Twelfth Congress of the
the British Empire along with the Canadian ProvincialUnited States of America immensely supported and
Army. Numerous tribes also fought as allies of thepushed forward the idea of initiating a war against
British during this war.the British to resolve the contradictory issues.
The American War of Independence, commonlyThe War of 1812 did not lead to any changes in the
known as the American Revolution established thepolitical map of the world. However, the only
United States of America as an independent nationconsequential aspect of the war was the signing of
on the world map. However, even thereafter, thethe Treaty of Ghent on December 24, 1814
British did not restrict their level of interference inbetween the United States of America and the
North America. This intrusion on the behalf of GreatBritish Empire. As per this treaty, both parties agreed
Britain irked the US. Another aspect that furnishedto release the prisoners of war. Also, the British
way for the War of 1812 was the clash between theconferred about 10,000,000 acres of land around
Amerindians and the United States of America on theLake Superior and Michigan to the United States.
subject of Indian sovereignty. The AmerindiansCertain facets of the treaty such as establishing a
became allies of the British during the war in the lureneutral territory for the Indians and liberating slaves
of attaining independent status.of their captivity, promised by the British were not
Finally, it was the inconsistent trade policies betweenfollowed as per the initial plan of action. However,
the French, British and Americans that also fired theafter this war the United States abandoned their
probability of the War of 1812. The incompatibility ofconflicts with the Amerindians and made efforts to
the trade policies owed their origin to certain lawsgrant them regular citizenship.
passed by Napoleon pertaining to British vessels. As aAlso, this war aroused an awakening amongst the
consequence of these laws, the US economyleaders of the US as the war projected lack of US
suffered an immense set back as much of its trademilitary potential when pitched against the British.
was with Europe. Another policy that aggravated theConsequently, the US stepped up its military policies
situation was that the British took over all Americanand started concentrating on enhancing its military
ships wherein British sailors were on staff. As a resultstrength.