"The Naval War of 1812"

"The Naval War of 1812" refers to the sea battles fought between the United States and Great Britain during the War of 1812, which lasted from 1812 to 1815. This conflict arose due to issues like trade restrictions and impressment of American sailors by the British Navy. Key naval victories for the U.S., including those by frigates like the USS Constitution, boosted American morale and established the U.S. Navy's reputation. Despite the war's inconclusive end and the return to pre-war borders, it fostered a sense of national identity and laid the groundwork for future U.S. naval expansion.