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what were some drawbacks to going to war
not everyone in the united states wanted to go to the war . the military was small -
battle of new orleans
fought after the treaty was signed but not ratified. Ensured treaty ratification. made Andrew Jackson a national hero and household name -
benefits on going war with Britain
to allow reopening of traded
national pride
to stop the impressment of sailors
Canada -
key battles
us burns york
us figured the Canadians would welcome the Americans and quicky join the us to expel britian from north america this did not happen -
perry defeated the British on lake Eric
this gave the us control of lake Eric -
war
united states declares war on great britain -
congress
congress declares mr.madisons war
