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Madison was the Secretary of state under then President Thomas Jefferson. Madison was heavily involved in attempts to resist British encroachments. The future american president declared war on Great Britain.

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The American involvement within the war of 1812 was as a response to British encroachment on American authority and power. The Americans, despite not having manifested Canada, were able to win defensive battles against the British, and capture British warships "frigates". These triumphs permitted America to be respected internationally for their power, and sovereignty, and overall is considered, in this perspective, to have developed the nation, as their flag and anthem draws inspiration from these events.

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Also future United States president, Jackson led the American troops who defeated the indigenous at the battle of Horseshoe Bend (1814)as well as the British at the battle of New Orleans (1815).

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Key witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry from a British ship in September 1814. Key wrote a poem named “Defense of Fort McHenry", quickly becoming a popular patriotic song: the “Star-Spangled Banner.”

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Shawnee leader, Tecumseh, was defeated by Harrison and thus his coalition at the battle of the Thames (1813). Indigenous Coalitions were destructed as they fought the Americans in the war. His victory aided in him becoming the 9th president of America (1840).

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“The rascals [the British] have been bullying us these ten years, and I am glad the time has come when we can have satisfaction.”
— Commodore John Rodgers, United States Navy, 21 June 1812

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INVADING CANADA:
The invasion of Canada that mainly took place along southwestern Upper Canada, was a key part in destroying Native American coalition, however the British colonies prevailed.

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Artist: Ferdinand Pettrich
Description: Marble with painted copper alloy tomahawk, 1856

This piece represents Tecumseh’s death at the Battle of the Thames. Tecumseh gained an reputation and was looked up upon as a courageous warrior. An Indiana newspaper proclaimed, “Every school boy... knows that Tecumseh was a great man.”

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The prevailing justifications of this war are that the United States wanted to protect, and govern their sovereignty, economy, and territory.  American leaders who advocated for war (a.k.a. "war hawks") intended to gain freedom from the British of three policies that unsettled the Untied States.
1. That the British had relations with native American who opposed American expansion of the west.
2. The British attempted to regulate American trade with Europe.
2. American ships were surveyed by the Royal Navy to inspect for British subject who could be used for British services.

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In general, the war of 1812 was viewed as a successful conflict, one which encouraged the growth of America as an independent nation, and gained them international respect. This influence of this war includes the west ward expansion of America free of resistance from opposing native American, or British intervention (aligning with the manifest destiny ideals). This war also allowed for the American flag to be sanctified (demonstrating American patriotism, valor, and victory), and inspired the national anthem for America.

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Artist: William Charles
Description:Print (1812)
This propaganda highlights American prejudices against the indigenous involved and the British. A British officer is seen to be encouraging the indigenous to commit detrimental acts by paying warriors in exchange for the scalps of American soldiers.

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(1873) The original Star-Spangled Banner flew over Fort McHenry during a British attack now remains as a significant artifact from the American War of 1812.

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Creator: Nast Manufactory Porcelain

Dolley Madison wife of James Madison, ordered these porcelain tableware from Paris in 1806.
She was credited to help define the role of a first lady, establishing activities such as supporting local charities and organizations and overseeing the decoration of the mansion.

Fun fact: she was known for serving her favorite ice cream, oyster flavored.