jan 1, 1812 - War of 1812 (1812)
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Description: The United States and Great Britain fought in North America due to the tensions between the two nations, as Britain has been accused of the impressment of American sailors. The war highlighted the new nationalism within the American people.
Causes: The War of 1812 was primarily caused by the British impressment of American sailors.
Impact: The war reverted the border between British and American territory to what it had been prior to the start of the war, so the war itself had no tangible long-term effects.
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