The war of 1812 was the most peculiar conflict in our history.
It began after the cause for it had ceased to exist.
It was not fought for the reasons declared.
The nation’s main military victory came after the peace treaty had been signed; the peace itself gave Americans none of the things they had fought for.
But despite all these failings, the United States emerged from the war a prouder, stronger, and more unified nation. It was ready at last to turn its back on the affairs of Europe and to build an American Empire for liberty.
(Boorstin, A History of the United States)
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