How Russia Was Involved in the Treaty of Ghent

Although The United States of America got their independence after writing the Declaration of Independence, they did not truly get their liberty until after the War of 1812.   The war of 1812 was fought between the United States of America and the British.   The war was mainly fought over trading (Britain did not want the United States of America to trade with France because they had an ongoing war at the time), Britain had been forcing American settlers to join the British Navy, and also America’s desire to expand their territory.   The result of the War of 1812, lead to the creation of the Treaty of Ghent.   The Treaty of Ghent was signed on December 24th of 1814 in modern day Belgium ending the war.   It was signed in Belgium because Belgium was a neutral country in the problems between the British and Americans. During this time in history Russia played a role in mediating the Treaty of Ghent.   They had an under lying reason as to why they wanted to get involved with the Treaty.   Russia at the time was an enemy of Britain.   “The famous accords signed at Tilist had the practical effect of diving Europe between France and Russia and also committed Russia to adhere to the continental blockade through which France hoped to undermine British commerce and finances,”1 written by Gregory L. Freeze, shows an example of how the Russians tried helping the French by making the British less powerful.   They did this because Britain had particular things that Russia had wanted.  
The relationship the United States of America and Russia can be summarized by the quote “The enemy of my enemy is my ally”.   In this case both countries were enemies of Britain.   Russia believed that being on the side of the Americans could possibly benefit them somehow and also take away from their enemies, the British.   Around the time of the conflicts between Britain and The United States, Russia was trying to expand their country. “Perhaps, more far-sighted and stronger rulers could have achieved...