The War of 1812

Table of Contents Diana Keo & Kathy Ly

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(1) Introduction of The War of 1812

(2) Battles of The War

(3) Effect of The War

(4) Key Figures & Events

(5) Sources

On June of 1812, James Madison became the first U.S President to ask Congress to declare war.

The war, also known as the Second War of American Independence, was a two year conflict between the United States and its few Native American allies, and Great Britain, who were allied with various Native American tribes and had territories in Canada.

The war was mainly caused by the rising tensions from the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

The War of 1812 shaped the U.S. foreign policy by putting the United States in a position of neutrality with regard to foreign affairs. War reinforced the American belief that a policy of neutrality regarding European affairs was justified.

U.S. national interests lead to diplomacy

- settled the border between with Canada

- led to acquisition of Florida from Spain

- settled southern boundary of Louisiana purchase