War of 1812

The War of 1812 (known as the American War of 1812 in Britain to distinguish it from the war with Napoleon I of France that occurred in the same year) was fought between the United States of America and the United Kingdom and its colonies, especially Upper Canada (Ontario), Lower Canada (Quebec), Nova Scotia and Bermuda.
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Noun
1. a war (1812-1814) between the United States and England which was trying to interfere with American trade with France
(hypernym) war, warfare