The War of 1812 was from a military view, near total disaster for the American Military. But as a fledgling nation basically kicking at the shins of a world power, It is fair to say that the Americans won. The British weren’t really up to the fight, but by their conduct, caused America to enter into war to end the impressment of its sailors and the multitude of trading impediments. The American armies were largely ineffective, but because Britain was fighting half-heartedly, the Americans were able to learn how to fight. Andy Jackson was one of the heroes of the War, notably, the Battle of New Orleans, listen to the song by Johnny Horton. I would say that the War further ingrained the American attitude of freedom being worth fighting for.

last time I checked, the US was not a colony of the UK.

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