The French were late in coming, but also since America was an ocean away it was too expensive for England to keep at war with us. Now in 1812 they attempted to regain control over us, but once again we stood strong and won out and we actually had a Navy this time which helped keep future wars from happening. Also England had enemies closer to home and some that were bigger worries to them. They couldn't afford the cost or manpower it would take to quell the Americans, it would have left them vulnerable at home.