Who started this notion that the War of 1812 was an extension of the American Revolution? Whatever the origin of the idea, it's a stretch. To the extent that the United States fought to gain respect for its sovereignty and the territorial settlement of the Revolution by Britain, it did put a close to issues, but it was hardly a continuation of the Revolution. The U.S. jumped in while the Brits were distracted with their war against France in hopes of taking Canada. As to who won, I concur with Murray's assessment of "achieved goals." The U.S. did not wrest Canada away from the Crown. However, I'd add to the U.S. objectives the cessation of impressment of our sailors by the British on the high seas AND an end to encroachments on the American Northwest Territories -- and British encouragement of Native American attacks on American settlers in that area. These aims were achieved. I think the best face the U.S. can put on it is, "we didn't lose." Roger