Although the War of 1812 between the United States and the United Kingdom resulted in neither commercial advantages nor geographical changes, between England and the United States was two centuries of peace. With the destruction of the Indians’ power to block American expansion into the Northwest and with the end of the war between France and Britain, all reasons of war disappeared. The British planed creating of a buffer Native American state, therefore after the war American fears of the Native Americans ended. After the British humiliation the American quest for honor was satisfied. An "Era of good feelings" with exuberant spirit and lessened partisanship began when the opposition of Federalist Party was finally collapsed. Contrary to many American politicians' expectations and hopes, the USA could not receive any territory from British North America; however, it gained land from Spain. When the British invaders were decisively defeated at New Orleans, Americans proclaimed victory and regained their honor. This event proved that Britain could never regain control of America. The War of 1812 has stopped some kinds of interference, such as, for instance, the British impressed American sailors and stopped their shipping.
As Americans second time had rebelled against presumed British tyranny, this war is often called a "second war of independence." There was a common belief that the American government’s image had been enhanced by the war and a surge of nationalism, despite the fact that United Sates have not achieved their goals in the war. Before the war Britain's navy impressed American sailors into British service and seized their ships. The War of 1812 gave Americans an economic independence and freedom at the sea for their trade ships. (Battles on Land and Sea, 233-254)
Works Cited
Battles on Land and Sea. "The Second War for Independence and the Upsurge of Nationalism." Available at: http://mrcainhistory.weebly.com/uploads/1/7/4/5/17451111/ap_chapter12.pdf
