Which phrase is sometimes used to describe the War of 1812 because it reinforced American independence from Britain?
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Correct answer: The Second War of Independence
Some Americans called the War of 1812 a Second War of Independence because it seemed to confirm U.S. sovereignty. The war helped convince many citizens that Britain would no longer dominate American affairs.
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