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[North American History] How did relations between Canada and the US evolve after the War of 1812?
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Canada was not it's own dominion until 1867. The successive and successful repulsions of American invaders help foster budding Canadian nationalism as well as a sense of security. [Spoiler] The burning of the White House by British forces helped instill confidence in the British citizens of what would later become Canada.

The US reacted like a clumsy cat. While still licking its wounds, it pretends that everything was intentional.  The US "renovated" the White House and has glossed over the successful invasion and sacking of the nations' capital since. 

While the war had little impact on British citizens living outside of north America, Future-Canadians were bolstered by this successful defense and symbolic retaliation. No efforts were made to invade the US because Future-Canada didn't have the military power to invade and occupy. The message that Future-Canada could defend her borders nicely was received. 

The US did not try to invade Future-Canada again and has striven for friendly relations ever since. This is in part because US geography education is lacking and while it is very obvious that Canada is aware of the location of the US capital the reverse may not be true for most Americans. 

The real losers are the native americans who allied themselves with the US. They are probably the only group of people to lose land in this war.