In this lecture, Dr. Totten argues the War of 1812 was a foolish conflict that the Americans barely escaped intact. The war was caused by continued British impressment of U.S. sailors, as well as their refusal to abandon their forts in the modern Midwest. The war went badly for the U.S. until Andrew Jackson pulled out a victory at New Orleans. The war led to the destruction of the Federalist Party, since they opposed the war and some advocated secession due to the conflict. This would result in one party year for the next decade.

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