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Causes of the War of 1812: The Reasons Behind the Second American Revolution
Why did James Madison ask Congress to declare war on Great Britain in 1812? Why did the United States invade Canada? What were the...
Expansionism as One Cause of the War of 1812
Academic scholarship lends credence to the theory that expansionist motives played a part in the frenzy for war with Great Britain among Southern and...
22 Captured US War of 1812 Officers Exchanged
The 22 released U.S. officers taken as British War of 1812 prisoners include Gen. William Hull, who had surrendered Detroit, and his three regimental...
War of 1812 and Military Preparedness
The Federalist "Roman Doctrine" featuring increased defense spending improving the army & navy were eliminated by Jefferson, leading to poor military preparation in 1812.
When...
The War of 1812
In June 1812, U.S. President James Madison asked Congress to declare war against Britain in what some called the "Second War for Independence."
In the...
The Role of American Privateers in the War of 1812
Private ships with a government license to capture or sink enemy vessels played a crucial role in the War of 1812 against Great Britain.
On...
The Effects of the War of 1812 on Native American Peoples
The War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain ended in 1815; neither nation won, but the Native Americans on both sides...
War of 1812: Dearborn and Chauncey Target York, Spring 1813
Although Kingston was the most strategically important target on Lake Ontario, the weakly defended town of York was selected for the initial attack.
When...
War of 1812: The Battle of York, April 27, 1813
The Second Invasion of Canada begins with a successful amphibious assault on York, Upper Canada, led by Brigadier General Zebulon Pike.
Disappointed with their...
War of 1812: Aftermath of the Battle of York
American soldiers reacted angrily towards the British retreat by stalling surrender negotiations and pillaging the town.
When the Battle of York ended on the...