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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: August 19: British Troops Land in Maryland & Television

For Students 9th - 10th
An account from the Library of Congress of the famous burning of Washington where Dolley Madison saved priceless treasures from the White House minutes before the British entered the city as well as other historical events, including...
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Website
Utah Education Network

Uen: Themepark: Liberty: War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around the War of 1812. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Life Before the Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll through this article on the events of James Monroe's life before he became President, to find information about his actions as Secretary of State and Secretary of War in James Madison's Cabinet.
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Activity
Other

Napoleonic Guide: The Battle of Bladensburg

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very brief account of the British victory at the Battle of Bladensburg.
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Primary
Other

The Dolley Madison Page: The Burning of Washington

For Students 6th - 8th
Some brief biographical information is given here plus an excerpt from a letter written by Dolley Madison to her sister.