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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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Curated OER

Cbc: Chief Tecumseh: A Question of Loyalties: Seeking a Nation Within a Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Amdrew Jackson: The Battle of New Orleans

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a short narrative of Jackson's surprising victory against the British in the Battle of New Orleans on January 8, 1815.
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Digital History

Digital History: Democracy and President Jackson [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Andrew Jackson was a larger than life individual. Read about his successes before his election to the presidency and find out about his policies once he became president. [pdf]
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
As the country prepared for yet another war with Britain, the United States suffered from internal divisions. While the South and West favored war, New York and New England opposed it because it interfered with their commerce. The...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Building Unity

For Students 9th - 10th
Outline of the U.S. and the quest for unity in the early 1800s. Article briefly chronicles events such as the War of 1812 as well as political and economic decisions that created a united America separate from Britain.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Embargo of 1807

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Jefferson tried to retain American neutrality in relations with France and Great Britain, who were at war with each other. Read about the Embargo Act and its effect on the American economy. See how other acts enacted in the...
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Digital History

Digital History: A Second War of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of the lead-up to the War of 1812. Find out who supported it and why.
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Digital History

Digital History: The War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: President Madison's 1812 War Message

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "President Madison's 1812 War Message" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic History Mystery: Presidents 1: John Quincy Adams

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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, John Quincy...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The Star Spangled Banner: The Flag That Inspired the National Anthem

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to discover the history of the flag that was the inspiration for our national anthem. Take the quiz and test your knowledge of the American flag. Included is information about the War of 1812.
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US Navy

Naval Historical Center: Benjamin W. Crowninshield

For Students 9th - 10th
A portrait and biography of the fifth Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Crowninshield.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: William Henry Harrison Makes the Front Page! Lesson Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
Lesson plan videos, images, activities for students to General William Henry Harrison's involvement in the War of 1812.
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Vocabulary.com

The Star Spangled Banner

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a list of 15 words from "The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem written by Francis Scott Key. Teachers can digitally assign this list to their students to reinforce the spellings, pronunciations, and meanings...
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Unit Plan
Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: The War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
Multi-media module with multiple videos, links to learning resources and museums as well as activities for teachers and students who want to learn about the War of 1812.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the scoop on the War of 1812. What led up to the conflict? Who was involved?
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Museum and Its Community

For Students 9th - 10th
A gallery of photos of Battlecreek House Museum. The battle fought at Stoney Creek was a turning point in the War of 1812. Stories are told of the local people who fought the Americans.
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Primary
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the War of 1812, from U.S Army historians. This comprehensive site details the full scope of the war, examining its origins, the opposing sides, early campaigns, strategic intent, the course of the war during its second and...
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: James Wilkinson

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description on American General James Wilkinson (1757-1825) is offered from the United States Army Center of Military History mentioning his service in the War of 1812.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Winfield Scott

For Students 9th - 10th
From the book, "Commanding Generals and Chiefs of Staff," by William Gardner Bell, this brief biography of Winfield Scott lists the dates of his many military accomplishments, including his successful capture of Mexico City, ending the...
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Other

The Battle of Plattsburgh

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lake Champlain and the Lake George Historical website in Vermont, has produced a graphics intensive website on the Battle of Plattsburgh, an important series of combats between American and British armies during the War of 1812. This...
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Other

War of 1812: Causes and Events of the War of 1812: A Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This page charts American political and military events and European military events to show how they are connected. Hyperlinks to additional articles on this site.
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Other

Historical Sketch of Avon, Ohio

For Students 9th - 10th
This page focuses on some background about Oliver Hazard Perry and the battle of Lake Erie in 1813. Discusses in depth the growth and development of Avon, Ohio.