The Second War of Independence: Wearables vs. Security

From Security Week:

The Second War of Independence: Wearables vs. Security

The 4th of July is approaching, a U.S. holiday celebrating independence from the British. But sometimes the first war doesn’t solve all the problems. The War of 1812 is referred to as America’s “Second War of Independence,” fought to clarify a few things with the British Empire that remained from the American Revolutionary War.
 
While some suggest it was a scheme to annex Canada (imagine that outcome), British impressment (abduction) of American sailors, trade restrictions with France (the British were fighting Napoleon at the time) and a general vindication of American identity were the more likely causes.