The document discusses the causes, events, and historiography of the War of 1812. Key points of debate among historians include whether it was caused by British trade restrictions or American expansionism, and whether any sides achieved their goals. The war involved battles between American and British forces, as well as conflicts with Native American groups allied with the British. The Treaty of Ghent in 1814 ended hostilities without resolving issues such as impressment, and historians disagree on how much the war impacted territorial ambitions in the aftermath.