war+of+1812+6

the war of 1812 was fought between england and america from lousiana to canada. it started when england kidnapped us sailors and forced them to work in their navy. it ended when america held off and a treaty was signed in england. since news took so long to travel battles were still being fought. the battle that made jackson famous took place after the war ended. it showed the us could beat down in a fight and made us a world power.