THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
WAR OF 1812
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Question
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The Americans were defeated
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Britain took over America again
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The Americans were disappointed in war
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The Americans felt a sense of pride that they held their own against a major world power
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Detailed explanation-1: -Ultimately, the War of 1812 ended in a draw on the battlefield, and the peace treaty reflected this. The Treaty of Ghent was signed in modern-day Belgium on December 24, 1814, and went into effect on February 17, 1815, after both sides had ratified it.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The War of 1812 changed the course of American history. Because America had managed to fight the world’s greatest military power to a virtual standstill, it gained international respect. Furthermore, it instilled a greater sense of nationalism among its citizens.