"After the American Revolution, the United States was free from British rule, right? Why, then, did they fight Great Britain again so soon? These are common questions about the War of 1812! In this volume, readers learn the answers and much more in an engaging question-and-answer format. This presentation of social studies information allows readers to glean the most important information about this time period complete with the people, places, and dates they need to know. Historical images complement the straight-forward main text, and graphic organizers and maps aid comprehension"-- Provided by publisher.