jun 18, 1812 - War of 1812 (1812-1814)

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Encouraged by War Hawks (Clay and Calhoun)
US wants to expand but Native Americans are in the way
US citizens and Congress were not in favor of war after debt from the Embargo Act and the poor conditions of the military
Star Spangled Banner created to excite and rally the US
A western war with eastern labels (Britain)
Allowed America to become less dependent on European markets and goods (beginning of the industrial revolution)

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