Who fought in the War of 1812?
One may assume that the War of 1812 was only fought during 1812. Not correct. The war lasted more than 2 years and is sometimes referred to as the second war of independence.
The two sides that fought in the War of 1812 were the United States and the British Empire.
The two sides fought with ships in the Atlantic Ocean, they fought on the Mexican border, and they fought on the Canadian border. The two sides fought for many reasons: trade restrictions by the British, British forcing Americans to fight British battles, and the British support for Native Americans to name a few.
President James Madison was the leader on the American side and Lord Liverpool was the leader on the British side as they fought the War of 1812.
Who fought in the Civil War?
Do you know who fought in the Civil War?
War information
Learn more about war history here.