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A fifteen striped and stared flag is used
This was the only time there were not 13 stripes on the flag -
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War of 1812
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Introduction of the Rifle
Made it easier to hit someone. Increased aim -
First Pistol
Was a cavalry weapon, light so they could carry it but still deadly -
More forts along the coast
This made it easier to defend the coast -
US started using Ships of the Line
Allowed naval warfare to be more equal against the British. -
Springfield musket created.
This made aiming it easier and increased your chance of hitting someone. -
Briggs Created
Very fast, allowed news to spread much faster and could deliver supplies. -
Us Offensive Stance
They knew they were weaker on the sea, so they decided to attack rather than defend. -
British took Defensive Stance
They didn't have a lot of supplies, so they defended -
America starts to lose
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There were many different British Flags
Depending on material, rank, and where it was, there were many different designs on British Flags -
US had a naval victory
This boosted confidence and made America start fighting on the water as well -
New Uniforms
The Coat of blue cloth; with broad lapels and lining of the same; a standing collar... -
Many men wore a mixture of many uniforms
This showed a period of transition -
America continued the offensive stance
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America becomes defensive
More British soldiers arrive, meaning we must us defense. -
Americans failed to capture Canada
This meant the war was to continue. -
Napolean Defeated
This meant that the Britsh had more resources