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War of 1812:
Fame & Glory on the Seas:
The United States declared war against England, the world's most powerful maritime nation, for many reasons, including the desire for western land and to protest Britain's impressment of American sailors. The treaty ending the war recognized none of the war aims; but peace in the great European war removed the provocations. American naval successes at sea and on Lakes Erie and Champlain were a point of pride, heightening support for the navy, and providing vital training for a new generation of naval leaders.
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