Since the United States became a nation, it has fought eight major wars. The war of 1812 with Great Britain was one of the three wars that did not end in unmistakable victories. It was tragic in its loss of life , money, and property. In 1812 Madison gave into widespread pressure for war against Great Britain. The war of 1812 had very mixed cuccess on the fields. The British navy blockaded the American ports. It grew out of …showed first 75 words of 585 total…

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