The War of 1812
The "Second War for Independence" and its impact on American identity.
Key Questions
- 1What were the causes of the war, including impressment and western tensions?
- 2How did the war lead to a rise in American nationalism?
- 3What was the significance of the Battle of New Orleans and the Star-Spangled Banner?
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