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Why did Americans call the War of 1812 the “Second War for Independence”?

A. because they perceived that America had won the war over Britain
B. because they viewed the outcome of the war as a stalemate
C. because the US forced the enemy to surrender in the war
D. because America refused to sign the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the war

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Answer: A) because they perceived that America had won the war over Britain

Step-by-step explanation:

America thought that they won the war over Britain because of how many cities they won, such as New Orleans. I know this is right because I got 100% on my test on edge

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