war of 1812 (jan 1, 1812 – jan 1, 1814)
Description:
Stimulated a sense of unity against an external threat. The United States declared war on Britain in retaliation for encroachments of U.S. rights during the Napoleonic wars, and the British colony of Canada formed one of the front lines of the conflict. After the war, Canada experienced an era of rapid growth. Expanded business opportunities drew English-speaking migrants, who swelled the populationAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1812
jan 1, 1814
~ 2 years