THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
WAR OF 1812
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1814
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1776
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1812
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Detailed explanation-1: -On June 17, 1812, the Senate approved a House-passed resolution declaring war with Great Britain, with three amendments, by a vote of 19-13. President James Madison signed it into law the following day.
Detailed explanation-2: -War of 1812, (June 18, 1812–February 17, 1815), conflict fought between the United States and Great Britain over British violations of U.S. maritime rights. It ended with the exchange of ratifications of the Treaty of Ghent.
Detailed explanation-3: -Final conclusion: the United States was not a winner in the War of 1812. The headlines in a newspaper after the Treaty of Ghent was signed could have read, The War is Over, Canada Won! Many thanks to Ron Dale for providing clarity in resolving the question of who won the War of 1812.