The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and Great Britain from June 1812 to March 1815. The main fighting occurred along the Canadian border, and along the Gulf of Mexico, it also took place at sea. This was the first war since American independence in 1781. The War of 1812 was a carryover to a war going on at the same time between Great Britain and France. The United States being France’s ally. ( “War of 1812” New …showed first 75 words of 932 total…

…showed last 75 words of 932 total…much conflict because of how many of their people were killed. The American expansion west also killed thousands of them in the wars they had fought. Later election of Presidents Jacobsen and Harrison were because of military fame in the war. The War of 1812 brought a few benefits to North America. There was a new sense of pride among both the Americans and Canadians. A pride in having defended their lands with courage and skill.