Aroostook War (jan 1, 1838 – jan 1, 1839)
Description:
A confrontation between the United States and the UK over the international boundary between British territory in Canada and the state of Maine.Cartoon:
Shows Martin Van Buren on top of the governor of Maine, John Fairfield, representing the Americans, fighting Queen Victoria on top of the Duke of Wellington, representing the British.
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Date:
jan 1, 1838
jan 1, 1839
~ 12 months