How the War of 1812 Led to the Burning of the White House?

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Get your very detailed History map here: https://knowledgia.co Beautifully crafted, designed to stand out in any room, and perfect for anyone who loves history. ♦Get ACCESS to our exclusive videos and EARLY ACCESS to our public ones here: https://www.youtube.com/c/Knowledgia/join https://www.patreon.com/c/Knowledgia 1812 had been a miserable year for the United States. Save for a few minor naval victories, they had suffered nothing but defeat and embarrassment. Suddenly, declaring war on the world’s most powerful empire with only a few thousand men and a handful of ships to hand seemed like a mistake. Britain had more men, more ships, and more resources, and the will to use them to crush their former colonies. This was no longer a war about trade disputes, but a struggle for the survival of the American nation itself. 00:00 America's Disastrous Start in 1812 00:40 New Leadership and Military Reforms 01:33 Turning the Tide: Victories in the North 02:48 Setbacks and British Blockade 05:22 Conflict with the Creek and the Southern Front 06:52 British Resurgence and the Burning of Washington ♦Our general knowledge channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MasteringKnowledge ♦Music by Epidemic Sound