1814

The year 1814 was notable for key events in the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812. Napoleon Bonaparte was forced to abdicate as Emperor of France and was exiled to Elba, marking a significant shift in European power dynamics. In North America, the United States experienced the Battle of New Orleans, a major victory that boosted national confidence despite the war officially ending in 1815. Additionally, 1814 saw the burning of Washington D.C. by British forces during the War of 1812. Overall, it was a pivotal year marked by geopolitical upheaval and national transformations.