Although globally unimportant, the war of 1812—dubbed "the second war for american independence"—was vitally important to the united states for all of the following reasons except that

(a) inspired a new nationalism in the united states.
(b) yielded greater respect for america's military might from the rest of the world.
(c) increased naval presence to protect the great lakes.
(d) stimulated the development of american manufacturing.
(e) led to indian treaties that ceded large sections of the region north of the ohio river to the united states.

The correct answer is option C: An increased naval presence to protect the Great Lakes.

Explanation:

The second War for American Independence is the war were Britain continue to fight for their rights of the States by blocking the French troops from port.

the intolerable acts were punitive laws passed by the british parliament in 1774 after the boston tea party. in great britain, these laws were referred to as the coercive acts.

mount st. helens in washington erupts, causing a massive avalanche and killing 57 people on this day in 1980. ash from the volcanic eruption fell as far away as minnesota. seismic activity at mount st. helens, which is 96 miles south of seattle, began on march 16.