Why was the war of 1812 important

The War of was fought between the British Empire and the United States from to in North America and at sea.^[1] The British forces were helped by Canadianmilitia (volunteers) and Native Americans because British soldiers were busy fighting Napoleon I in Europe.

In nearly every battle, the British defeated the attacking American forces. The war increased nationalism in both Canada and the United States.

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Causes

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One reason given by Americans for declaring war was that the British were bothering American ships. The British claimed to be looking for British sailors who had deserted.^[2] Many British sailors deserted from the miserable conditions and the harsh discipline.

Originally, many of the sailors had been pressed into service.^[3] It was the practice of the British to arrest any man they found on a street and to force him to serve on their ships.^[3] Many British sailors who escaped signed on as cr