Was The War Of 1812 A Success Or Failure

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The War of 1812 proved to be an important war for the United States despite the original objective’s failure to thrive. Originally the United States’ strategy for combating the British economic sanctions was to invade Canada, alas; the States were ill equipped for such a task at hand. Especially since all troops available were not permitted to join the fight, some states would not allow their militia to travel beyond their state borders. Due to the States’ advance to Canada, the British returned the favor and brought the war south and into the States themselves. During the duration of the war the newly founded country had a chance to prove itself to be a force to be reckoned with. The War of 1812 was not only a 2nd War of Independence but

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