- War of 1812
- War of 1812 In reference to the conflict between the U.S. and Great Britain, so called in U.S. by 1815.
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War of 1812
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War of 1812 — War of 1812, the a war between the US and the UK, which was fought from 1812 to 1815, and which was caused mainly by trade problems. During the war, British soldiers burned the ↑White House and other buildings in Washington, D.C … Dictionary of contemporary English
War of 1812 — n. a war (1812 15) between the U.S. and Great Britain … English World dictionary
War of 1812 — This article is about the Anglo American War of 1812 to 1815. For other wars in 1812, see War of 1812 (disambiguation). War of 1812 The unfinished United States Capitol after the burning of Washington. Watercolor and i … Wikipedia
War of 1812 — Declared by the United States against Great Britain in June, 1812. The president in his message to Congress specified the grounds for war as follows: Non revocation of the orders in council; interference with American trade; practical blockade … The makers of Canada
War of 1812 Museum (Plattsburgh) — The War of 1812 museum is a museum in Plattsburgh, New York dedicated to exploring the causes and effects of the War of 1812 and the Battle of Plattsburgh. The museum is run by the Battle of Plattsburgh Association.The building has an… … Wikipedia
War of 1812 Campaigns — The following is a synopsis of the Land Campaigns of the War of 1812.CanadaThis campaign includes all operations in the Canadian American border region except the battle of Chippewa and Lundy s Lane. The invasion and conquest of western Canada… … Wikipedia
War of 1812 museum — There are several museums named War of 1812 museum:*Flag House Star Spangled Banner Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. *War of 1812 Museum (Plattsburgh) in Plattsburgh, New York … Wikipedia
War of 1812 — noun a war (1812 1814) between the United States and England which was trying to interfere with American trade with France • Instance Hypernyms: ↑war, ↑warfare * * * the war between the United States and Great Britain from 1812 to 1815. * * * a… … Useful english dictionary
War of 1812 — the war between the United States and Great Britain from 1812 to 1815. * * * U.S. British conflict arising from U.S. grievances over oppressive British maritime practices in the Napoleonic Wars. To enforce its blockade of French ports, the… … Universalium
War of 1812 — noun a war (1812–15) between Great Britain and the United States …
