War Of 1812 Perspective
American's perspective
The Second War Of Independence?
Many American's call the War Of 1812 the Second War Of Independence. They fought Great Britain once again and they had made it the last.
The Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key was inspired by the war of 1812 to write the Star Spangled Banner. This is now the National Anthem in the United States.
Main people involved
Thomas Jefferson
He was the president at the time of this war.
James Madison
He was the principal architect of the U.S Constitution.
U.S Congress
They were trying to keep the country in order which put a lot of pressure on some of the other parts of the government.
Great Britain's troubles
Two wars back to back
Great Britain was fighting the Napolean War while they were fighting the War Of 1812. It made it very hard for them.