However, this is not true, as the War of 1812 was a war over America's struggle to maintain independence from Great Britain and confirm its legitimacy as a nation. ... During the war, which became known as the War of 1812, both countries won several important battles; however, in the end the United States suffered great losses at the hands of the British, Canadian, and Native American troops. ... On the other hand, the U.S. did prove victorious in a few battles, including the Battle of Baltimore in 1814 and the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. ... On January 8, 1815, unaware that peace h...

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The Battle of Yorktown in 1781 marked the end of the Revolutionary War with Britain. ... As a result, British violations of American neutrality rights on the high seas led to President Madison declaring war against Britain "War of 1812. And so began the War of 1812 and confirmation of America's independence. ... Senate on February 16, 1815. ... The American Revolution War was when the U.S. fought for their independence against Britain, however, not until the War of 1812 was the American independence confirmed. ...

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This man not only did so much for America's government but he also helped create the University of Virginia and was the co-founder of the American Colonization Society. ... During Madison's presidency, America and Britain were becoming more and more tense, and some people wanted war. ... Tensions reached a peak when Madison declared war on Britain in 1812; Federalist nicknamed the war "Mr. ... The British burnt down many government official buildings such as the White House and the Capitol, after this tragedy the U.S. successfully stopped in invasion in the North and Won the B...

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Westward expansion was very important to the government leaders and the American people. Under Jefferson's presidency, the national domain of America was doubled in size. ... Later, in 1815 at the Hartford Convention, this act of the Republicans seemed to come up to conversation. ... This act prohibited American ships from leaving the United States. ... This act hurt American merchants and ship owners because they were not abl...

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On Wednesday, August 24, there was a battle. ... Dolly is best known for her flight from Washington in 1814, when the British invaded the city during the War of 1812. ... For the second time in American history, the British were coming! ... On February 4, 1815, there was news in the streets of victory at New Orleans, and the name of President-to-be on every tongue. ... It was a gay winter; the "Peace Winter of 1815." ...

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He spoke French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, and Latin, but also studied some 40 American-Indian languages. ... Jackson was a general in the War of 1812, and was nicknamed "Old Hickory" because of his toughness. ... It also opened the interior of the continent to American settlement. ... This act stopped shipments of food and other American products to all foreign ports. ... General Andrew Jackson arrived in New Orleans to lead the U.S. forces in the Victorious Battle of New Orleans in 1815. ...

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