THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
PRESIDENT MADISON
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lost control of the Ohio River Valley
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maintained its independence and territory
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gained territory from Mexico
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acquired French-held territory in southern Canada
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Detailed explanation-1: -After the War of 1812, the British accepted the United States as a fully independent nation. It did not end British presence in North America as the British were still in Canada, but they did leave the forts in the Ohio Country.
Detailed explanation-2: -One indirect result of the War of 1812 was the later election to the presidency of the war heroes Andrew Jackson and later William Henry Harrison. Both men won military fame, which had much to do with their election victories. Another indirect result was the decline of the power of the Federalist Party.
Detailed explanation-3: -Americans have come to view the War of 1812 as a nation-building experience. The war sanctified the American flag, and gave the United States a naval tradition and a national anthem that celebrates the defence of Fort McHenry. The war also won international respect for American sovereignty and power.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The most significant impact of the War of 1812 was the end of the Federalist political party. The party of mainly northern bankers and businessmen had led opposition to the war. These efforts were seen as unpatriotic in the eyes of many Americans.