War of 1812 (Better Dead Than Red)

The War of 1812 is a conflict between the US and the British Empire solidifying the American identity.

Engagements

 * Burning of Washington
 * Battle of York
 * Battle of Lake Erie
 * Battle of the Thames
 * Battle of the Chateauguay
 * Battle of the St. Lawrence
 * Battle of Fort McHenry
 * Battle of New Orleans

Prelude
The British have been impressing sailors, occupying forts in US territory that were supposed to be handed over, British taxing American traders before they can trade with Europe, etc.

Aftermath
The US took control of the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence River, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick. It also gave America their pride and national anthem. This also forced the US to take more Mexican land in the Mexican-American War to keep the free-state slave-state balance.