War Of 1812

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two years, was a very bloody and costly battle to both the United States and Britain. Systematic Analysis To begin to look at this war we must take a look at the system the world was in at the time. The world was dominated by a bi-polar system, with France and England being the two poles. However you also had another player in the system, Russia. Although not quite as powerful as either of the top two, but if thrown in the mix could tip the scales toward one side or the other. The United States at this time preferred to practice a policy of isolationism, and stay out of the turbulent affairs of Europe. The constant struggle between the French and the British dominated the world scene. The French who were led by Napoleon were trying to establish an empire and dominate all of Europe. This struggle had been raging since the turn of the century. The British as in any bi-polar system were dead set on preventing this from happening. With the United States only a minor player in the ...

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continued to try to remain neutral and continue trade with both countries, found itself thrown right in the middle of this age long battle. The United States and the British Royal Navy had several encounters, and after several ships being stopped for search and some even eventually seized, America began to develop an even stronger feeling of distrust and hatred for the British government. These actions lead eventually to the United States allying with, it’s friend from the Revolution, the French. With James Madison becoming president in 1809, and with the War Hawks in Congress, America began to develop a very bitter attitude toward anyone who violated American rights on the homeland or ...

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