The war ended on May 31, 1902, with the final Boers surrendering. Canadian soldiers distinguished themselves in this war. Four received the Victoria Cross, 19 received the Distinguished Service Order and 17 the Distinguished Conduct Order. Canada's senior nurse, Georgina Pope, received the Royal Red Cross. Many monuments were erected to celebrate their accomplishments, including the one on University Avenue in Toronto.
In many ways, the War of 1812 was indeed a "second revolution" because once again the Americans were up against the British, and once again they "won". This placed them with far more economic independence and pride in the nation. It gave them the respect of the world, which made for better foreign relations.
