Was the War of 1812 justified? What were the major weaknesses and strengths of the United States during the war?
What was the "Era of Good Feelings?" Was it truly an era free of strife?
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The War of 1812 put the U.S. in a difficulty situation. France and Britain were fighting and both asked for out continued support secretly.
This put us in a position to with choose a side or engage in a war on 2 different fronts which there was no way a young county like the U.S. with no formal military and limited resources could fight successfully or sustain.
A choice had to be made and siding with the French showed that now the U.S. was not just supporting the French but actively fighting against the British.