Question

The conflicts and exploration of the early 19th century helped shape the philosophies and morale of the nation. Explain how events like the War of 1812 and exploration towards the West by the United States may have impacted the sense of what it was to be "American" during this period

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Answer:

Although often treated as a minor footnote to European war between France and Britain, the War of 1812 was for the United States. First, it effectively destroyed the Indians' ability to resist American expansion east of the Mississippi River.