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Kentucky Historical Society: Kentucky Military Treasures
A collection of personal stories, illustrated with artifacts, documents, and photographs, that exemplifies the military experiences of Kentuckians in America's wars, beginning with the War of 1812. Requires Adobe Flash.
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Gala Film: Memoirs of Jarvis Hanks: The Siege of Fort Erie
This account is written by a man who was a young American drummerboy at the siege of Fort Erie. He later wrote a memoir describing military life during the War of 1812.
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Gala Film: Background to the Battle of York
Even though it was not handled well, the American victory in the Battle of York made significant differences in future events. Read this page and the pages directly linked to it to see why this is true. Part of a War of 1812 documentary.
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Gala Film: Battle of Queenston Heights
Begin on this page, the overview, then check out each link to get a full picture of the events surrounding the Battle of Queenston Heights and the American surrender there. This is part of a documentary on the War of 1812.
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Gala Film: The Battle of Plattsburg Bay
In this companion to a documentary on the War of 1812, click through all the links on this site to get a clear understanding of the Battle of Plattsburg Bay from both the British and American sides.
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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.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: War of 1812
A comprehensive resource featuring historical facts of the War of 1812, interactive maps and games, biographies, and other details to enhance studying the significant war.
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1000 Islands: Ogdensburg's Role in the War of 1812
A very detailed account of this battle, explaining the military considerations that led up to it on both the American and British sides.
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: Andrew Jackson
Site provides a biography of President Andrew Jackson by detailing his life before the presidency, his policies while president, as well as his life after the presidency. Provided links give information on the first lady, Jackson's...
OpenStax
Open Stax: The United States Goes Back to War
By reading this section of a chapter on "The New Republic", students will be able to describe the causes and consequences of the War of 1812, identify the important events of the War of 1812, and explain their significance.
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National Park Service: Cast Your Vote 1812
It is May 1812. America is on the brink of war and President James Madison is encouraging you to listen to different perspectives of possible outcomes. What do you think of the issues- and the decision to go to war? Listen and read about...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Madison: Campaigns and Elections
Scroll through this article to find an account of the election of 1812 in which James Madison was running as the first war president.
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Thomas Jefferson's Library Is Purchased
When the first Library of Congress was destroyed by the British, Thomas Jefferson offered his personal library as a replacement. This site presents a brief overview of these events, and includes photos and a portrait.
University of Oregon
Mapping History: American History
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in American history from pre-European times until post-World War II.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: James Madison
Briefly chronicles the life of the fourth president, James Madison. Contains brief articles, portraits, and photos of documents from The Library of Congress' archives.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Andrew Jackson
The Library of Congress presents a brief biography of Andrew Jackson, with portraits, additional articles about his life, and photos of documents from their archives.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: August 19: British Troops Land in Maryland & Television
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...
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Age of Jefferson and Madison
[Free Registration/Login Required] After a brief description of Thomas Jefferson's and James Madison's contributions to the early ideology and government of the new United States in their authorship of the Declaration of Independence and...
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Crysler's Farm, November 11th, 1813
This site is a memorial to an important battle during the War of 1812. Including maps and pictures of annual re-enactments, this site remembers an important time in the history of Upper Canada.
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Crysler's Farm, Nov. 11, 1813: The Battle That Saved Canada
This page gives a very good description and analysis of the Battle of Crysler's Farm from the Canadian point of view.
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Uss Constitution Museum: Uss Constitution's History
Imagine a boat still existing today from 1797 that actually fought in the War of 1812! That's the USS Constitution that is now a museum in Boston Harbor. Here's a bit about Old Ironsides and what it was like to be "at sea" back in those...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The War of 1812
A collection of primary sources that explore the War of 1812.