Inspired by the Federalist AH on CTT, what if the Americans went to war against the French during the Revolutionary/Napoleonic wars? This would effectively mean we're allied with Britain (perhaps we get something for our entry to the wars, as in that AH) and would avoid 1812.
However, if America starts gobbling up the French and Spanish colonies, wouldn't the Brits get nervous? This might dissuade them from giving us any of the concessions mentioned on CTT.
However, if America starts gobbling up the French and Spanish colonies, wouldn't the Brits get nervous? This might dissuade them from giving us any of the concessions mentioned on CTT.