War of 1812 (Tecumseh's Confederacy)

The War of 1812 was a conflict waged between the United States of America and Britain, alongside a coalition of various Indian allies. The war was fought concurrently with the far more bloody Napoleonic Wars, which deflected much of the world's attention, leading to it often having been seen as a sideshow. The war was triggered by an American declaration of war resulting from trade restrictions, expansionism, and perceived insults to national honour. None of these were resolved by the war, which would lead to further subsidiary conflicts. The war is remembered mainly for nationalistic reasons, as several battles have entered the national consciousness, particularly in the US. These include the Battle of Baltimore, where an American force repelled a British attack, and Tecumseh's famed victory in the St. Louis Campaign, both of which spawned national anthems for the respective victors.