Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 8 Social Studies: Battle of New Orleans
This sample task contains a set of primary and authentic sources about the significance of the Battle of New Orleans.
Indiana University
Indiana University: The War of 1812
This site examines the work of two early American political cartoonists, who first came to prominence during the War of 1812: William Charles and William Elmes.
Digital History
Digital History: Introduction: Tecumseh and the Shawnee Prophet
Discussion of the breakdown in Indian society in the late 18th century focusing on famed Shawnee war chief Tecumseh.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: War of 1812 Timeline: Cause and Effect
A timeline showing the events leading up to the War of 1812. It begins in 1793 with hostilities between the French and the British when the British overpowered American merchant ships that were trading with the French. It continues in a...
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: John Armstrong
A brief biography of the Madison appointee, John Armstrong, from the 1992 version of the Secretaries of War and Secretaries of the Army book.
PBS
New Perspectives on the West: Sam Houston (1793 1863)
This biography on Sam Houston focuses his life as an advocate for Indians and his controversial political career.
Other
The Perfect Captain: The Battle of Chippawa, 5 July 1814
While this page is really background for a role-playing game, it provides solid historical information about the Battle of Chippewa and its combatants.
Other
Napoleonic Guide: The Battle of Bladensburg
This is a very brief account of the British victory at the Battle of Bladensburg.
Other
The Dolley Madison Page: The Burning of Washington
Some brief biographical information is given here plus an excerpt from a letter written by Dolley Madison to her sister.
Archives of Ontario
Archives of Ontario: Soldiering in Canada, 1812 1814
This site allows students to explore the lives of officers and enlisted men during the War of 1812. It includes biographical information and battle tactics.
Archives of Ontario
Archives of Ontario: Detailed Chronology of the War
This site has an account of every battle and skirmish that took place during the War of 1812. This is not a detailed site in any sense, but does provide a chronology for clarification purposes.
Other
Mississippi Genealogical and Historical Research: Pushmataha
Pushmataha, great Chief of the Choctaw Nation, was born in what is now the State of Mississippi, in about 1764. He distinguished himself on the war-path before he had attained his twentieth year. He joined an expedition against the...
Other
Fort Mims Most Brutal Indian Massacre in Us History
Provides a detailed summay of the massacre at Fort Mims in 1813, the aftermath, and Fort Mims today.
Other
War of 1812 1814: Hartford Convention
Brief description of the Hartford Convention, a meeting of Americans, primarily from New England, who opposed the War of 1812.
Other
War of 1812: Battle of Queenston Heights
Read an account of the battle of Queenston Heights with links for more information.
Other
War of 1812: War of 1812 1814: Battle of the Raisen River
An account of the events surrounding the Battle of Raisin River during the War of 1812.
Other
War of 1812 1814: Laura Secord
This page recognizes the efforts of Laura Ingersoll Secord, a Canadian heroine, who walked 20 miles to warn the British that the Americans were coming. The ensuing victory helped prevent American control of Canada
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: British Attack on New Orleans (1815)
The original 1815 battle plan of the British forces used in their attack on the American forces at New Orleans is visible on this map.
Other
Galafilm: War of 1812 Paul Hamilton
A description of Paul Hamilton's appointment as Secretary of the Navy.
Other
Galafilm: War of 1812: The Treaty of Ghent
This resource describes the Treaty of Ghent, and the perspectives of the British, the Americans and First Nations.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Second War for American Independence
The War of 1812 has been called the Second War of Independence. Find out about one of the causes of the war, and read about the possible plans for secession by the New England states, which opposed the war.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Diplomatic Challenges in an Age of European War
Both the British and French challenged American sovereignty and neutrality on the high seas. Read about the solution favored by Thomas Jefferson, but despised by the American shippers. See why this a cause of the War of 1812, along with...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Expanding Republic and the War of 1812
A brief overview of the Jeffersonian Era up through the War of 1812.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The War of 1812
[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...