The war of 1812

What were some American successes and failures during the war?

Successes: victories over Native Ameri- cans, victories in sea battles  

Failures: invasion of Canada, the surrender of Detroit, British burned Washington, D.C.

a social contract.

"a social contract is an agreement between citizens and their leader where the citizens give up certain freedoms in exchange for protection. the constitution of the united states is an example of a social contract."