Since the conclusion of the War of 1812, historians have long debated the relative weight of the multiple reasons underlying its origins.
During the nineteenth century, historians generally … 查看更多內容

On 1 June 1812, President James Madison sent a message to Congress recounting American grievances against Great Britain, though not specifically calling for a declaration of … 查看更多內容

Factors leading to the peace negotiations
By 1814, both Britain and the United States either achieved their main war goals or were weary of the costly stalemate. They both sent delegations to Ghent, a neutral site. The negotiations began in early August … 查看更多內容

The border between the United States and Canada remained essentially unchanged by the war, with neither side gaining meaningful amounts of territory. Despite the Treaty of … 查看更多內容

American
During the years 1810–1812, American naval ships were divided into two major squadrons, with … 查看更多內容

The war was conducted in three theatres:
1. The Great Lakes and the Canadian frontier.
2. At sea, principally the Atlantic Ocean and the American east coast.
3. The Southern states and southwestern territories. 查看更多內容

Losses figures do not include deaths among Canadian militia forces or losses among Indian tribes. British losses in the war were about … 查看更多內容