The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and Great Britain from 1812 to 1815 over British violations of American maritime rights and trade. While the war ended in a stalemate, it established the United States as an independent nation and inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner".

2. War of 1812 War fought between Great Britain and the United States of America Fought over British violations of US maritime rights From June, 1812, to the spring of 1815 Took place mostly in the Chesapeake Bay area, along the Gulf of Mexico, and at sea

3. War again? WHYYYYY? America had a desire for expansion into the northwest territory The British supported Native American tribes against American expansion The British were forcing American merchant sailors into the Royal Navy Great Britain was impeding America’s trade with France because of their on-going war with France

4. Importance Many countries believed that America would be re-conquered by Great Britain Thus, many nations would not sign treaties with the US in fear of angering Great Britain Is thought to be a second war for independence, proved to the world USA is truly an independent nation Inspired Francis Scott Key to write the “The Star-Spangled Banner”