Explain the causes and consequences of the war of 1812, why is it often known as the second war of independence

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Allen Reynolds

20 July, 05:32

Explain the causes and consequences of the war of 1812, why is it often known as the second war of independence

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Erik Mitchell · Answer 1

The united States, which traded with both countries, was caught in the middle. Britain blocked all French seaports and insisted the U. S. A ships first stop at a British port and pay a fee before continuing to France. The war of 1812 came to be known as the second American war of independence.