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    1 year ago

    the War of 1812 was pushed with “they will welcome us as liberators”

    President James Madison was intrigued by the analysis of Major General Henry Dearborn that in the event of war, Canada would be easy pickings — even that an invasion would be welcomed by the Canadians. [source]