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What were the main opponents in the War of 1812?
When did the United States declare war in the War of 1812?
What event escalated tensions in 1807, leading to the War of 1812?
When were peace terms agreed upon in the War of 1812?
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When did the war officially end in the War of 1812?
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Study Notes
War of 1812 Overview
- The main opponents in the War of 1812 were the United States and the British Empire.
Events Leading to the War
- The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807 escalated tensions, leading to the War of 1812, when the British warship HMS Leopard fired on the American warship USS Chesapeake.
Declaration of War
- The United States declared war on June 18, 1812.
War Ceasefire and Treaty
- Peace terms were agreed upon on December 24, 1814, with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent.
- The war officially ended on February 18, 1815, when the U.S. Senate ratified the Treaty of Ghent.
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Test your knowledge of the War of 1812 with this quiz! Challenge yourself with questions about the causes, key events, and outcomes of this conflict between the United States and the United Kingdom. See how much you know about this important period in North American history.
