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Uss Constitution Museum: A Sailor's Life for Me!
You always wanted to be a sailor, right? Now you can experience that life back in 1812 when being a sailor was quite the adventure! Scrub the decks, haul on lines, steer the ship, and work the guns. Then you can tales of when YOU were a...
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All Four Stanzas: The National Anthem
Asimov (1920-1992 CE) explains the background for the National Anthem and provides the lyrics for all four verses.
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Mississippi Historical Society: Pushmataha: Choctaw Warrior, Diplomat, and Chief
Few Choctaws from the early 1800s are better known than Pushmataha. He negotiated several well-publicized treaties with the United States, led Choctaws in support of the Americans during the War of 1812, is mentioned in nearly all...
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Tom Richey
Tom richey.net: The Trials of the Jeffersonians [Ppt]
Presents key ideas for examining the impact of westward expansion on concepts of nationalism and democracy. Covers the Louisiana Purchase, conflict with native peoples, the War of 1812, and other events.
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About North Georgia: Winfield Scott: A Georgia Notable
Resource details the life of Winfield Scott, and his involvement in the removal of the Cherokee, his command in the Mexican War, and and his strategy in the Anaconda Plans.
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Exchange Club: Jackson's Letter Describing the Battle of New Orleans
A letter from General Andrew Jackson concerning the condition and position of his troops and of the enemy nearing the end of the Battle of New Orleans.
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Gala Film: The Niagara Campaign of 1814 Battle of Lundy's Lane
The Battle at Chippawa saw a significant American victory in the War of 1812, but Lundy's Lane brought it full circle, with the British routing the Americans. Follow all the links in the sidebar of this page to get the story of the...
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Galafilms: The Fall of Fort Detroit
This site from Galafilms is one of a series of pages on General William Hull's Detroit campaign. Read all the sections to get a complete picture of how and why the Americans lost this early, crucial campaign in the War of 1812. From a...
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Gala Film: Salaberry's Letter to His Father
The leader of the Canadian (British) forces at the Battle of Chateauguay describes the battle and its outcome in a letter to his father.
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Ontario Curriculum Web Quest: War of 1812
This site is added for teachers looking to base their classroom lessons on something that another teacher has taught successfully in the past. It may spark some new ideas or help shape a lesson based on the Ontario Curriculum. The lesson...
US Department of the Treasury
U.s. Department of the Treasury: George W. Campbell
A painting and description of Secretary of Treasury George Campbell's brief time in office.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The War of 1812
This site combines history with humor for an appealing overview of the War of 1812. Intended for middle and high school learners, this site contains colorful maps, photographs, and videos.
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Laura Secord
Looking for a study on the bravery of women? Risking being caught as a spy, Laura Secord made a perilous 19 mile trek to warn Lieutenant FitzGibbon of an impending attack by the Americans. Through a short video, Secord is remembered as a...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial: Robert Heriot Barclay
This web page gives a history of the life of Robert Barclay, a midshipman in the British Navy.
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War of 1812: Sackets Harbor
One minute video and brief text describe the importance of Sackets Harbor to the War of 1812 and its designation as a National Historic Site under the National Park System.
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The War of 1812: The Fortification of New York Harbor
Essay on the history of the fortification of New York harbor and its significance as a line of defense in the War of 1812.
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The War of 1812: The Battle of Big Sandy Creek
Text describes the Battle of Big Sandy Creek through primary and secondary source material. Part of a series on the War of 1812 battleground history sites of New York state. Text accompanied by brief, one minute video.
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The War of 1812: The Burning of Washington
A one minute video and two primary source accounts of the burning of Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812. Students can read text of a British soldier's account as well as a letter on the topic written by Dolley Madison to her sister.
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The War of 1812: Battle of Baltimore
Brief overview through video and text of the Battle of Baltimore as the turning point in the War of 1812 and place where Francis Scott Key penned the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner.
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War of 1812: Famous Faces and Phrases
A short essay and video on some of the phrases and people that became famous during the War of 1812, and in particular, the Battle of Lake Erie.
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The War of 1812: The Battle of New Orleans
Highlights from the Battle of New Orleans and subsequent Treaty of Ghent through text and short video. [1:01]
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: War Powers
Check out this interactive timeline on War powers in the United States.
PBS
Pbs: A Native Nations Perspective on the War of 1812
The War of 1812 was an important conflict with broad and lasting consequences, particularly for the native inhabitants of North America. During the pivotal years before the war, the United States wanted to expand its territories, a...
Ohio Test Prep
Ohio Test Prep: Module 4: War of 1812
Learning module on the War of 1812 with video tutorial, interactive practice and review game, and assessment.