The Americans called the War of 1812 the "Second War for Independence", because the War of 1812 was against the British (which was their previous rulers). 1812 was when the British once again tried to take back the Colonies.
The US won once again, and it was known of the "SWfI" because it was against Britian (which was the strongest nation during that time
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<span>although he fought for parliament against the king , he would still end up dissolving the parliament himself.</span>
The shortest lived known head of state is Jean I of France who ruled and lived for five days in 1316.
I would say the answer would be new technology.