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
French frigate Aréthuse (1812) French frigate Aréthuse (1812) The Aréthuse was a 46-gun 18-pounder frigate of the French Navy. She served during the Napoleonic Wars, taking part in a major single-ship action. Much later she took part in the conquest of Algeria, and ended her days as a coal depot in Brest. "Aréthuse" was laid down at Nantes in 1807 and launched on 15 May 1812. On 25 November 1812 the frigates "Aréthuse" (Captain Pierre Bouvet) and "Rubis" sailed from Nantes to intercept British trade off West Africa. In January, having captured a Portuguese ship, "La Serra", they reached Cap-Vert. They also captured "Little