Why is the War of 1812 sometimes called "The Second War for Independence?"

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Ryland Rasmussen

3 March, 18:46

Why is the War of 1812 sometimes called "The Second War for Independence?"

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Jeramiah Pham · Answer 1

It was sometimes called the war of independence because Britain had blocked French seaports and then insisted that the United States ships had to first stop at Britain to pay fee before going to France.