How did the war of 1812 impact the lives of americans differently from military conflicts we are involved in today?

Explanation:

This was a great war between the United States against Britain, the Americans try to encroach Canada, but in this case, they fail and Britain fought back, burning even the White House.

The United States repelled the attacks and even more invasions, until sign  Treaty of Ghent, this was a positive impact because the United Stated made their independence worth, being a young and powerful nation.