When Did Britain and America Stop Being Enemies?

For much of the 19th century, Britain and the United States were not allies — they were rivals who came dangerously close to war more than once. From the War of 1812 to the brink of conflict during the American Civil War, tension between the two nations never fully disappeared.

So when did that change?

This video explores how Britain and America slowly moved from suspicion and near-war to strategic alignment. Not through a single treaty or dramatic reconciliation, but through decades of hard decisions, economic pressure, military restraint, and shifting global threats.

From the Monroe Doctrine and the Trent Affair to naval strategy, imperial overstretch, and World War I, this is the story of how conflict between Britain and the United States stopped making sense — and why their rivalry quietly faded long before their partnership became obvious.

If you’re interested in history, geopolitics, or how great powers actually change course, this story explains it.

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