Opposition to the War of 1812 in Britain off war to continue to make money. Movements, such as the Friends of Peace, sprung up to oppose the war with France and the war with America. The last major point of opposition against the War of 1812 came when the British burned the White House, along with other public buildings in Washington, D.C, in August of 1814. Many argued that America deserved to be treated with the same wartime respect that the European powers received, especially when a battle did not involve Native Americans or American militia forces. Other feared it might weaken Britain’s position at the Congress of
Monument to the War of 1812 Monument to the War of 1812 Monument to the war of 1812 is an artwork in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The sculpture was created by the Canadian artist and novelist Douglas Coupland to commemorate British North America's success in the battle against the American forces in the war of 1812. The standing soldier is painted gold and depicts a member of the 1813 Royal Newfoundland Regiment. The fallen is painted silver and depicts an American soldier from the 16th U.S. Infantry Regiment. It was unveiled in November 2008 and currently stands at the intersection of Bathurst Steet and Lake Shore Boulevard.