Why is the War of 1812 often called the "Second War of Independence”? The US asserted that it was a free and independent country, separate from European powers.
It inspired the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
The US earned its independence from Great Britain for a second time in less than 50 years.
It inspired a surge of American patriotism.

A.

Explanation:

The United States, which traded with both countries, was caught in the middle. Britain blocked all French seaports and insisted that U.S. ships first stop at a British port and pay a fee before continuing to France. Britian was also interfering in the affairs of Canada, America's neighbor.

each played a major role in ending the cold war.

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