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same: The Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 are similar in that, they both were fought mainly by the British and the North American colonist. ... Laws such as the Stamp Act were examples of economic interference in the colonies. The colonists were outraged by such events and started to rebel against their  country.

different: The Revolutionary War (1775-83), also known as the American Revolution, arose from growing tensions between residents of Great Britain's 13 North American colonies and the colonial government, which represented the British crown.

the correct answer is to reduce tax

i would say that the politicial parties from state to state varies.