The war of 1812, an unnecessary war fought between Great Britain, United States, and France, was partly a result of the successes of Napoleon and his French army. America was officially neutral in the war between Britain and France, but trade with both. One tactic of the English was to restrict trade between France and any countries allied with France. ... So Britain wouldn't take over France? ... There has ever remained a question as to the wisdom and justification of this war, which brought no benefit at all commensurate with the losses we sustained in blood, treasure, and prestige. ...

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Before the American Revolution, the American colonists and the British army fought together in the French and Indian War. ... The question arises, why leave so many troops in America if the war was over? ... "[King George III, pg. 2] This brought specific harm to the colonists, because their reason for fighting in the French and Indian war was to win land. ... The Americans had fought hard in the French and Indian War, and they now saw what they believed to be rightfully theirs, given to the former enemy as an affront. ... The Proclamation of 1763 and a few acts that followed the French a...

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After the French and Indian War the British restricted land in the West. ... New york: saw that there was no reason to have soldiers since the French and Indian War was over. ... The thirsts for knowledge lead to a movement that questioned the authority of governments. ... The colonies started to question the freedom to use one's intelligence. ... The age of enlightenment helped people begin to question and think for themselves. ...

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