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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I don't have the proper answer and you might have to do research but America did gain much from the war such as Cuba, The Philipines, and Guam.
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Explanation:
a) how: america came closer together after an attack on American soil.
b) for what: bc they were attacked by terrorists in there own country. it also killed a lot of people that were serving in the military at the time.