THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
WAR OF 1812
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The main issue of the war was control of port cities.
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Britain’s navy was stronger than its army, so Britain preferred to fight on water.
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Bodies of water were strategically important for transporting goods and people, including soldiers.
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There was less risk of civilian casualties when fighting on water instead of land.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Perhaps most importantly, the war’s outcome boosted national self-confidence and encouraged the growing spirit of American expansionism that would shape the better part of the 19th century.
Detailed explanation-2: -October 1812-The Battle of Queenston Heights: The Americans invaded Upper Canada, but the British and Canadian troops fought back. This battle was considered the first major battle of the War of 1812. April 1813-The Battle of York: The U.S. again invaded Upper Canada, and this time they burned the capital city, York.
Detailed explanation-3: -The War of 1812 was shaped by battles on land and sea. The capture of Detroit (August 16, 1812) – Only weeks after the war began, American General William Hull surrendered Detroit, along with a sizable army, without resistance to a smaller British force.