This paper discusses theories of various historians concerning America’s declaration of war in 1812 on Great Britain: Harry Coles, W.H. Goodman, Braford Perkins and Julius Pratt.
Why was the War of 1812 necessary? Who were the combatants? What problems did the War solve? Or, what advantages were gained by the United States as a result of the War? Participants in the War of 1812: The War of 1812 lasted June 1812 through January 1815. The major battle of the War, the Battle of New Orleans, took place in January 1815. With the…