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The 38 pages that link to War of 1812, each with the reason it gives.

• Andrew JacksonNarrower topic: Jackson’s military fame arose from the conflict’s final campaign.

• The Star-Spangled BannerNarrower topic: The anthem’s poem arose from one of this war’s pivotal episodes.

• Treaty of GhentNarrower topic: The treaty ended this conflict, though fighting continued briefly after its signing.

• TecumsehNarrower topic: Tecumseh used the war to pursue Indigenous sovereignty through an alliance with Britain.

• Winfield ScottNarrower topic: Scott became a prominent officer through battles in this conflict.

• William Henry HarrisonNarrower topic: Harrison commanded U.S. forces in the western theater after the United States declared war.

• Burning of WashingtonNarrower topic: The British raid on Washington was a major episode in this conflict.

• Dolley MadisonNarrower topic: The British invasion of Washington occurred during this war.

• Panic of 1819Narrower topic: Wartime finance and disrupted imports helped set the stage for postwar expansion.

• USS ConstitutionNarrower topic: Constitution’s celebrated victories occurred within this conflict.

• Oliver Hazard PerryNarrower topic: The conflict created the contest for control of Lake Erie that made Perry’s command decisive.

• Stephen Van RensselaerNarrower topic: His militia command at Queenston Heights came during this war.