books.google.co.za - Although America gained its independence from England in 1776, the king continued to treat the young country as one of his colonies. After England ignored many pleas from President James Madison to discontinue its taxes and restrictions, America declared war. Using primary source documents and images,...http://books.google.co.za/books/about/The_War_of_1812.html?id=vn7RZ4sDUoIC&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareThe War of 1812