Causes And Significant Results Of The War Of 1812

There were many causes and significant results of the War of 1812. One thing that triggered the war was weakening relations with the Indians in the West. While the government tried to remove them from their lands to make room for settlers, they tried to civilize the Indians the best they could. The Indians that were acquired through the Louisiana Purchase were now significantly outnumbered by white settlers, and some tribes began to take on white ways of life, such as slavery and agriculture. Other Indians, called nativists, wanted to completely exterminate European influences and defy the settlement of their lands. The vote to declare war on Britain in 1812 reflected a divided nation between North and South. The Republicans and Federalists that represent the northern states voted against the war. However, southern and western representatives voted tremendously for it. In severe division, the United States were deficient of a great army or navy, did not have a central bank, and northern bankers and merchants refused to finance money to the government. Britain drove away American invasions in Canada and forced an efficient blockade of the nation’s ports. When the British

The United States conquered Indian power in the South and West, murdering Tecumseh and multiple other people. Most well known, Andrew Jackson led a militia that harshly pressured Indians to surrender most of the southeastern lands that later became Alabama and Mississippi. Also, in January 1815, Jackson notably revolted against British forces at the Battle of New Orleans. Ironically, this battle was done before the information that the American and British compromisers had ratified the Treaty of Ghent had reached America. This treaty had ended the war the month before the Battle of New Orleans had been launched into action. This document did not change anything for America, it did not give us any territory or rights to U.S. ships or