The War of 1812, which was known to many people as the forgotten war, originated in Europe, where just like the Americans, many others were fighting for their independence. The War of 1812 steamed from the European wars of the French Revolution and their successors, the Neopoleonic Wars. France and Britain started the War of 1812. It is because of their conflict that America should suffer. Americans did everything in their power to keep neutral in this on-going conflict between France and Britain. Unfortunately, war is inivitable.
             Americans influenced a number of other countries to believe in their philosophy, "fight for what you believe in." France was one of those countries that were influenced. In France, democrats and republicans followed the Americans. During the years of 1789 and 1799, democrats and republicans in France overthrew the absolute monarchy. This forced the Roman Catholic Church to undergo radical restructuring.
             Napoléon Bonaparte was a general during this time. He was one of France's best generals. It was because of the brave and courageous efforts that allowed him to become the ruler of France in 1799. His rise to power is generally seen as the end of the revolution and a restoration of civil order. He used his powers to unify france and would soon use it to greatly expand its horizons.
             Napoléon always tried to make his people respect him as a leader. He used his power to do whatever he could to help his people. By helping the people he became more and more respected. It soon got to his head that France should be a much bigger country. He had in his mind a worldwide French empire. This, as he thought, would make him much more respected by the inhabitants of France.
             Napoléon started work on his worldwide empire. His first target was set on Austria, which was a part of Britain at the time. Although he rightfully seized Austria, Austria refused to recognize itself as a p...