The June 18th 1812, the the United States sign a declaration of war and enter one second time in war against the British Empire while trying to invade its North-American colonies. This war is known under the name of war of 1812 or sometimes called war américano-British to differentiate it from the war of invasion of the Russia by Napoleon Bonaparte the same year.
It is caused to a large extent by the British policy of pressure (the catch of force of American sailors for the military service in the Royal Navy) and the blockade of French ports in which the Americans wished to make trade. Although the British had the top in the majority of engagements, the majority of the battles form now part of the American myth - including the Bataille of New-Orleans, in which the general Andrew Jackson inflicted to the British one more severe defeats of their history. Ironically, the battle was carried out two weeks after the conclusion of the Traité of Ghent, which finished the hostilities, and restored the conditions of pre-war period.
Antecedents
The war of 1812 finds its origins in the commercial tensions which existed between the United States young people and the United Kingdom. As of 1803, the American trade undergoes the consequences of a Blocus British and French. Jefferson reacts by imposing a Embargo act into 1807 which has negative consequences. In 1809, France agrees to recognize the American house at sea but the British always oppose it.
Battles
The war is committed of a small majority by the American members of Parliament. The States of the Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts are against this conflict. During the war, the Americans lose the town of Detroit then take again it to the British. The American race is caught some with the unfavourable tradind ships. In 1814, the British troops try to take the State of New York, seize Washington D.C and set fire to it, destroying the public buildings of which the White House then they bombard Baltimore. The war ends by a Status quo handle bellum in 1814 and in the assertion of the new American nation. Also, a battles took place with Châteauguay, close to Montreal where the commander Salaberry pushes back the Americans boldly.
Internal bonds
- History of Canada
- History of the United States
- Combat of Shannon and Chesapeake
Simple: War off 1812
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