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Why was the war if 1812 often called the second war of independence?
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∙ 9y ago
Because they fought Great Britain again and beat them again. It was incredible that they were able to beat the greatest nation in the world (at that time) twice and it gained the US a lot of respect from other nations
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoPossibly, but I never thought of it as such, and I have seen no evidence that Great Britain had any aspirations of taking over the US in 1812 and reducing it to a British colony again. France was considered the real enemy at that time, and to the British the War of 1812 was probably just an American sideshow.
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No, it certainly was not. Had Britain started the war, invaded the US, and kept captured American territory, it could be seen as a Second War for Independence...but none of those things is true.
The United States started the war and attacked a neighbour, but was decisively defeated and pushed out of Canada in a series of battles, retreating so quickly that it surrendered Detroit, Buffalo and Fort Dearborn (Chicago).
The British also landed an force that captured Washington. Had they intended to reverse the American Revolution, they would have held on to Washington and NOT burned the White House, but they had no intention of doing so.
In fact, the British had just ended a much, much bigger war against Napoleon, and so hundreds of thousands of battle-hardened British troops were suddenly available to cross the Atlantic. Consider the effect that many troops would have had, given that just 5200 British troops had repelled the American invasion of Canada.
Even with a much, much smaller force, the British now occupied large portions of the US...but Britain was weary of war after the long struggle with Napoleon, and when the Americans asked for peace talks, Britain agreed, AND turned captured American territory back to the US: obviously not something it would do if it had any thoughts of of ending the US rebellion of 37 years before.
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∙ 13y agoNo we declared war for different reasons. Mostly because of the British harassment at sea.
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Why is the word 1812 often called the second war independence?
Great Britain did not always respect the rights of the United States after the first war
Which war the referred to as the '' second war of independence?
no it was not. the war of 1812 is known as the second war for independence.
What is the most important battle in war of 1812?
The Second War of Independence is the War of 1812, smartie.
The war of 1812 was also known as the what?
It's also known as 'The War of 1812' in Britain.
where war of 1812 had the greatest impact on what area?
The war of 1812 was basically a second war of independence for Americans. The Americans were victorious in this and gained more of their independence for the British, therefore it had a larger effect on America.
Why is the word 1812 often called the second war independence?
Great Britain did not always respect the rights of the United States after the first war
Why is the War of 1812 often called a 'Second War of Independence'?
Great Britain did not always respect the rights of the United States after the first war.
Why is the war of 1812 often called a a second war of Independence?
Great Britain did not always respect the rights of the United States after the first war.
Why is war of 1812 often called a second war of independence?
Great Britain did not always respect the rights of the United States after the first war.
Why is the War of 1812 often called the 'Second War of Independence'?
England had not entirely recognized the independence of the United States prior to the War of 1812. They considered American sailors to still be subjects of the English crown, who could be seized on the high seas and drafted into the English navy. After the War of 1812, that practice ceased.
Which war the referred to as the '' second war of independence?
no it was not. the war of 1812 is known as the second war for independence.
Second war for independence?
The Second War of Independence is the name often given to the 1812 war between the US and England. Strictly speaking the name is incorrect, as the independence of the US was no longer at stake.
Why is the war of 1812 often a second war of independence?
Great Britain did not always respect the rights of the United States after the first war.
What is the most important battle in war of 1812?
The Second War of Independence is the War of 1812, smartie.
What was the second war for Independence?
The Second War for American Independence was in 1812. The war was a fight with the British along with their Indian allies.
Why is the war of 1812 often called a war of independence?
Great Britain did not always respect the rights of the United States after the first war.
The war of 1812 was also known as the what?
It's also known as 'The War of 1812' in Britain.
