War of 1812 (jun 18, 1812 – feb 17, 1815)
Description:
The United States goes to war with Britain (may be seen as a theater of the bigger Napoleonic Wars)Causes:
British violating shipping rights by hindering U.S trade especially with France and impressment
Effects:
The decline of trade during the war spurred the growth of a manufacturing economy in the northern states
Rearrangement of political parties and the beginning of an era of good feelings
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Date:
jun 18, 1812
feb 17, 1815
~ 2 years and 7 months