Causes and Effects of the War of 1812
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Running head: CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF THE WAR OF 1812Causes and effects of the War of 1812Name of the UniversityName of the StudentAuthor note
1CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF THE WAR OF 1812Answer A. Causes of the War of 1812Several incidences and occurrences on the world scene led to what is known as the‘Second War of Independence’ in 1812 against the British (Hickey and Donald). Two visiblecauses of the war can be pointed out as:First was America’s neutral stance during the French-British Conflict of 1805 and theimpressments of the American sailors by the powerful British Royal Navy. The second cause of the war was America’s attempt to expand its territory to Canada andother regions in order to meet its objectives of an agrarian society as encouraged by Jefferson. After analyzing both causes, it can be said that the war, although partially successful wasnot necessary but made necessary for America. Various factors contributed to this conclusion. Tobegin with, America never wanted to be involved in the war that was between the British and theFrench. It was the failure of continuous efforts for a peaceful resolution by the US, which led thenation to declare war on Britain. Secondly, Jefferson’s agrarian policies forced the state to extendits geographical boundaries. The 1812 war was an opportunity to achieve this objective.Answer B. Results of the WarThe war of 1812 transformed the history of America in ways that even the 1776revolution could not do. Notwithstanding the failure of America’s armed forces, the war created numerous long-term results (Tindall, George and David). First, it opened the path for the white to settle in theNorthwest by flouting the power of Tecumseh’ Native American movement.
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