War of 1812

The War of 1812, fought between the United States and the United Kingdom from 1812 to 1815, was driven by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, the impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and American expansionist desires. Key events included the British burning of Washington D.C., the defense of Baltimore inspiring the U.S. national anthem, and significant battles on the Great Lakes and Canadian frontier. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent in December 1814, restoring pre-war boundaries but failing to resolve many of the issues that sparked the conflict.