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June 18, 1812. America declared war on Britain with one goal: conquer Canada. Thomas Jefferson said it would be "a mere matter of marching." Three years later, America had conquered nothing. British forces had burned the White House. The war cost $150 million—20 years of the federal budget. And when it ended, the border was exactly where it started.

This is the story of America's failed invasion of Canada. In 1812, Britain was 
impressing American sailors into the Royal Navy. America decided to fight back by invading Canada. Politicians believed Canadians would welcome them. They were completely wrong.

General Hull surrendered Detroit without a real fight. At Queenston, American militia refused to cross into Canada. Every invasion failed. Then Britain defeated Napoleon and sent veteran troops to America. In August 1814, they burned Washington DC. The war ended with nothing gained except ruins and debt.

Cost: $150 million, thousands of lives, America's capital in ashes. Result: zero territory gained. Irony: Britain had already stopped impressment TWO DAYS before America declared war.