What was the War of 1812?

The War of 1812 was fought between the British Empire and the United States from 1812 to 1815 on land in North America and at sea.

The War of 1812 was fought over grievances the United States had against the United Kingdom regarding violations of U.S. maritime rights. The War of 1812 was a military stalemate, neither the United States or the United Kingdom won. Both countries signed the Treaty of Ghent, which restored relations and border lines that existed before the war started.