The major historical event associated with the year 1812 in the U.S. is the War of 1812. This conflict, fought between the United States and Great Britain, arose from issues such as trade restrictions, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support for Native American attacks on American frontier settlements. The war saw notable events, including the burning of Washington, D.C., and the defense of Fort McHenry, which inspired the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner." The war concluded with the Treaty of Ghent in 1814, restoring pre-war borders and fostering a sense of national identity and unity.