Curated OER
The Campaign of 1840: William Henry Harrison and Tyler, Too
Students list some issues important during the campaign of 1840. They compare and contrast the careers of Martin Van Buren and William Henry Harrison before they became president and explain why the Whigs wanted to find a candidate in...
Curated OER
The Campaign of 1840: The Candidates
Students compare and contrast William Henry Harrison and Martin Van Buren as candidates for president. They explain why the Whigs wanted to find a candidate in the mold of former president Andrew Jackson and discuss whether Harrison fit...
Curated OER
The Election of 1840
Entertaining political cartoons, campaign songs, and slogans are sprinkled throughout this presentation, which details the Presidential Election of 1840. Teachers can bring their own discussion topics to the slideshow with references to...
Curated OER
William Henry Harrison
In this United States' Presidents worksheet, students study the picture of the United States' ninth president William Henry Harrison. Students learn Harrison's life and death dates.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Campaign of 1840
A three-lesson unit on the campaign and election of 1840. Links to many sites for more information, interactive worksheets, lesson objectives, and assessment. From EDSITEment.
Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
Other
Gala Films: The Battle of Frenchtown: The River Raisin Massacre
An explanation of the Battle of Frenchtown, or River Raisin, and its consequences. Links provided to significant names. Part of a War of 1812 documentary.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Henry Harrison
A comprehensive look at the life of William Henry Harrison and his brief term as president. Be sure to click through all the essays on Harrison and read his inaugural address.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Tyler
An overview of John Tyler's presidency with links to his life, campaigns, and individual essays on aspects of his presidency.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
Library of Congress
Loc: William Henry Harrison
America's story gives a brief overview of the life of President William Henry Harrison. Contains portraits, and photos of actual documents from The Library of Congress' archives.
Other
Early Canadiana Online: Life of Tecumseh and of His Brother the Prophet
Benjamin Drake, almost a contemporary of Tecumseh, offers this biography first published in Cincinnati in 1841. Page images are arranged here, with the added bonus of search capablility.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: William Henry Harrison: Inaugural Address
The original text of the Inaugural Address given by President Harrison in 1841 is provided at this site.
Curated OER
Cbc: Chief Tecumseh: A Question of Loyalties: Seeking a Nation Within a Nation
Looking at the War of 1812 from the perspective of Indian leader Chief Tecumseh, this resource presents the role of leader Chief Tecumseh in the Anglo-American war. The British and Americans both wanted to win over Tecumseh, but also...
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1840
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1840 won by Whig party nominee, William Henry Harrison.
Digital History
Digital History: The War of 1812
The War of 1812 showed American military weakness in many ways, but the British lost anyway. Read about some of the major battles, the treaty that ended the war, and the battle that was fought after the treaty was already signed.
Digital History
Digital History: The Whigs
A look at the Whig Party's formation in the 1830s as opposition to the Democratic Party. Read about their legislative plans, and the men they nominated for president over the years.
Scholastic
Scholastic History Mystery: Presidents 2: William Henry Harrison
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery person, William...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 9. William Henry Harrison
A concise biography featuring the professional life of President William Henry Harrison. Find details of the era of his administration, his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: William Henry Harrison Makes the Front Page! Lesson Plan
Lesson plan videos, images, activities for students to General William Henry Harrison's involvement in the War of 1812.
Other
Grouseland: Home of William Henry Harrison
This site provides pictures and information about Grouseland, the home of President William Henry Harrison.
Other
Tippecanoe County Historical Association: Tippecanoe Battlefield
This site provides information about the people and events concerning the Battle of Tippecanoe starting with Tecumseh and ending with the presidential election of William Henry Harrison. A timeline of events is included.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: William Henry Harrison
A short biography of William Henry Harrison from the official White House government site. Provides a portrait and information about the 9th President of the United States.