1. War of 1812 : Also called the "Second War of Independence"
2. Impressment : The act of seizing shipmen for public use or impressing into public service
3. June 18, 1812 : The day the President signed a declaration of war against Britain.
4. Orders in Council : Required neutral countries to obtain a license from its authorities before trading with France or French colonies.
5. February 17, 1815 : The day the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the war.