5 concepts
Origins of the War of 1812
The War of 1812 arose from unfinished business of the Revolutionary War and pressures stemming from Britain's war with France.
The War in the North
The War of 1812's primary theater on land was along the northern border of the United States.
The War in the Chesapeake
The strategic location of the Chesapeake Bay near the U.S. capital made it a prime target for the British.
The War in the South
In the South, the War of 1812 manifested itself as the Creek Wars and culminated in the Battle of New Orleans.
The Treaty of Ghent
British and American diplomats signed the Treaty of Ghent in December of 1814, ending the War of 1812 and restoring relations between the two nations.