jan 1, 1815 - End of the War of 1812
Description:
The War of 1812 was a war between the British and the Americans over British impressment of American soldiers. America won the war, showing other countries that it was a powerful nation. This event is significant because it fostered a sense of nationalism, which is a large part of American political culture. (Picture is of the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the war)Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1815
Now
~ 210 years ago