The Battle of Yorktown in 1781 marked the end of the Revolutionary War with Britain. ... As a result, British violations of American neutrality rights on the high seas led to President Madison declaring war against Britain "War of 1812. And so began the War of 1812 and confirmation of America's independence. ... Senate on February 16, 1815. ... The American Revolution War was when the U.S. fought for their independence against Britain, however, not until the War of 1812 was the American independence confirmed. ...

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