War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a battle between the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Native Americans and British colonies such as Canada also sided with the British. The war raged on for two years and eight months. Restrictions on foreign trade, impressment of American merchant soldiers into the Royal Navy and British support of Native Americans were some of the reasons that led to the War of 1812. The war was fought on land and sea. Britain had 600 ships, whereas America had only 18. Both countries spent over $100 million on the war. During the war, around 3,000 slaves fled from the war and escaped to Canada. The White House was burned down by the British in 1814. The final battle was fought on January 8, 1815. 2,260 Americans died and 4,505 American soldiers were wounded. British casualties accounted for 1,600 deaths and 3,670 injured. Both parties had more fatalities from other causes of the war, such as diseases.
The Treaty of Ghent was signed in December 24, 1814 which ended the battle. The treaty was ratified by Congress on February 18, 1815 which officially brought an end to the war. This peace treaty restored the original boundaries of the two countries to the line before the war started. Even though there was no geographical change or major policy change, the war resolved many issues and conflicts on both sides.
The Treaty of Ghent was signed in December 24, 1814 which ended the battle. The treaty was ratified by Congress on February 18, 1815 which officially brought an end to the war. This peace treaty restored the original boundaries of the two countries to the line before the war started. Even though there was no geographical change or major policy change, the war resolved many issues and conflicts on both sides.