Thirty years after the American Revolution, the young nation faced more questions than answers. What did it mean to be an American? Could a government built on democracy survive?
It was a small war, fought for obscure reasons along the fledgling republic's frontiers, but its consequences were far-reaching. The conflict helped to shape American identity, yet served not as an end, but as a harbinger for much greater change to come.
Thirty years after the American Revolution, the young nation faced more questions than answers. What did it mean to be an American? Could a
Whether for, against, or indifferent to the War of 1812, citizens of many nations impacted and were impacted by this conflict.
Many sites in both the U.S. and Canada still preserve today the history of the War of 1812
Bring the War of 1812 to your classroom and your living room with these educational resources for kids
Last updated: July 2, 2016
