<P> Although all of the original objectives of the war had failed, the American people saw the War of 1812 as evidence of the success of the democratic experiment . The war ushered in a period of American history that has frequently been called "the Era of Good Feelings," a time when, at least on the surface, most Americans felt unified behind a common purpose . The War of 1812 convinced the country that it could fend off any foreign threats and that its focus should be on expansion at home . </P> <P> With the collapse of the Hartford Convention and news of the triumph at the Battle of New Orleans, Americans had cause for celebration . In February, President James Madison sent Congress the treaty of peace . He congratulated the nation on the close of a war "waged with the success which is the natural result of the wisdom of the legislative councils, of the patriotism of the people, of the public spirit of the militia, and of the velour of the military and naval forces of the country ." The spirit of nationalism and pride led to the collapse of the nay - sayer Federalist Party and the new Era of Good Feelings . </P> <P> One indirect result of the War of 1812 was the later election to the presidency of war heroes Andrew Jackson and of William Henry Harrison . Both of these men won military fame which had much to do with their elections . Another indirect result was the decline of Federalist power . </P> <P> During the war a total of 2,260 American soldiers and sailors were killed . The war cost the United States about $200 million . Neither the United States nor Great Britain gained any military advantage . Indirectly the United States made some gains . </P>

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