Question

Read the article 10 Facts: The War of 1812. What are three new pieces of information you learned about for the War of 1812 that you did not know previously? Why do you feel historians refer to the War of 1812 as the “forgotten war?” Why was the war of 1812 important to future American-British relations.

Answer 1

1. The British had around 8,000 experienced soldiers and sailors, while the Americans had 35,000 militia and regular army soldiers.

2. The Battle of New Orleans was fought after a peace treaty had been signed and the war was over.

3. The Battle of Fort McHenry inspired Francis Scott Key to write the U.S. national anthem.

Historians refer to the War of 1812 as the “forgotten war” because it is often overshadowed by the other major wars that took place during the same period, such as the Revolutionary War and the War of 1848. It also did not have a clear resolution and is often viewed as a stalemate.

The War of 1812 was important to future American-British relations because it helped resolve tensions between the two countries. It also helped to establish the United States as a recognized independent nation and led to the signing of the Treaty of Ghent which officially ended the war. It also set the stage for future diplomatic negotiations between the two countries.