The comparison places American independence within the wider war Britain was fighting. It then considers how the timing of the War of 1812's end affected the danger facing the United States. British resources becoming available from Europe could have made a longer conflict more difficult for the Americans. This is a counterfactual about continued war, rather than a claim that the predicted campaign occurred.
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Anglo-American wars and Britain's wider commitments
Britain's wider commitments provide context for American independence and for the possible consequences of prolonging the War of 1812.