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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Henry Harrison: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll to the election of 1840 to find information about the candidates, platforms, and results. From the Miller Center of Public Affairs.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Henry Harrison: Domestic Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
William Henry Harrison didn't live to carry out his domestic policies, but he had thought about them. Read about what his plans were.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Tyler: A Life in Brief

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the life of John Tyler. Hyperlinks to additional information.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Martin Van Buren: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the election of 1836 where Martin van Buren won the election and continued the strength of the Democratic Party.
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Read Works

Read Works: u.s. Presidents William H. Harrison & John Tyler

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Vice President John Tyler becoming President of the United Stated after the death of President William H. Harrison. A question sheet is available to help students build...
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: William Henry Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has William Henry Harrison's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
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Soylent Communications

William Henry Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
The ninth President of the United States was a General during the War of 1812. He lead forces at the Battle of Tippecanoe, and in 1813 reversed the losses of General William Hull. As Governor of Indiana Territory he acquired a large...
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Tecumseh

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site presents a biography of Tecumseh, leader of the Shawnee Indians.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Shawnee Indians

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief history of the Shawnee Indians in Ohio. Site also contains many links to information on other tribes, battles and complete texts of treaties.
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Other

Potus: William Henry Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about William Henry Harrison and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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Duke University

Duke University: William Henry Harrison 1840

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Duke University provides campaign memorabilia from the "Log Cabin and Hard Cider" presidential campaign of William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.
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Other

War of 1812: War of 1812 1814: Battle of the Raisen River

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the events surrounding the Battle of Raisin River during the War of 1812.
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Other

Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: William Henry Harrison [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page illustrated profile of William Henry Harrison itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: William H Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the text of William Henry Harrison's inauguration speech given on March 4, 1841, which has the distinction of being the longest inaugural address yet given. Includes a short introduction.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: William Henry Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's ninth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Native Resistance in the Trans Appalachian West

For Students 5th - 8th
This site gives a brief look at the Indian alliance built by Tecumseh to confront the U.S. military which wanted to protect the settlers moving west into Indian territory.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: The War of 1812

For Teachers 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes the War of 1812 from the first battle of the U.S.S. Constitution to the Battle of New Orleans. It includes paintings of the major battles and important participants, as well as...
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: William Henry Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about William Henry Harrison.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President William Henry Harrison for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know who the 9th president of the United States was? Learn about William Henry Harrison biography and life story on this website?
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Battle of the Thames

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief account of the Battle of the Thames includes links to significant names and events.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: William Henry Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of William Henry Harrison and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Harrison, William Henry 1773 1841

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography discusses the political career of William Henry Harrison, a Representative and Senator from Ohio and the 9th President of the United States.
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