War of 1812
American perspective
*The war of 1812 was declared on June 18, 1812 , by President Madison.
*The Americans were very successful and powerful.
*American victories had helped to persuade British statesman to end the war.
* The United States campaign was considered highly ambitious.
*The battle of New Orleans was the last battle of the war of 1812.
*Colonists suspected that Britain was trying to prevent their Western expansion
*In the American battle 2,260 people died.
*The treaty of Ghent was signed in 1814
~ Morgan Eastburn