War of 1812

The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and the United Kingdom from 1812 to 1815, with the United States declaring war on June 18, 1812 and the war officially ending with the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent on February 17, 1815. The war was sparked by long-standing tensions over territorial expansion, British support for Tecumseh's confederacy, and British restrictions on American trade with France. The war saw numerous battles and invasions, including the British capture of Washington, D.C. in August 1814, but ultimately ended with American victories at Baltimore and Plattsburgh in September 1814 and the signing of the Treaty of Ghent in December 1814.learn more on wikipedia