During the War of 1812, also referred to as the “Second War of Independence”, the U.S declared war on Britain because it felt that the blockage of its ports, and the general interference with the Navy was too bitter a pill to swallow. Additionally, the U.S. was not happy with how searches were carried out on its ships. The Britain also took over the shipping and the U.S. was forced to adhere to their rules. The blockage of ports and interference of the navy is the element that James Madison says covers three quarters of the globe in his 1812 State of the Union
