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Class Flow: Challenges Faced by the New Nation
[Free Registration/Login Required] This unit covers the content area featuring the challenges faced by the new nation including the writing of the Constitution, government powers, the Bill of Rights and the War of 1812.
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Women in History: Dolley Madison
Biographical sketch of Dolley Madison includes facts, accomplishments, and links to additional websites for exploring Dolley Madison's letters and her home at Montpelier.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story; A New Nation
As America was forming its government, many problems needed to be solved. The Library of Congress tells you more about this time and some of its interesting people.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Revolutionary War: Portraits: James Hull
The National Park Service has posted portraits of people that lived in the the early history of the English colonies, including General William Hull. Here you will find a description of the history of his portrait as well as a brief...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: The War of 1812
This article provides an overview and detailed facts and information on the War of 1812, the short war between the US and Great Britain that resulted in a stalemate.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Treaty of Ghent
Provides interesting facts and important information on The Treaty of Ghent that ended the War of 1812.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Rush Bagot Treaty
Details about the Rush-Bagot Treaty that demilitarized the Great Lakes region.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Hartford Convention 1814
Comprehensive resource provides details of the secret meeting of Federalists in Hartford, Connecticut.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Battle of the Thames
This brief account of the Battle of the Thames includes links to significant names and events.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Battle of Lake Erie
This brief discussion of the Battle of Lake Erie contains many links to significant names and events.
Other
Common Sense Americanism: Treaty of Ghent
This page briefly summarizes the causes of the War of 1812 and the text of the treaty which ended it. Links to a few significant names.
Ancestry
General John Parker Boyd: Battle of Chrysler's Farm
Scroll down this page to find the section on General Boyd's role in the Battle of Chrysler's Farm.
Other
Uss Constitution Museum: Which Is Bigger, Constitution or Your School?
In this activity you will compare the size of the USS Constitution to things around you at your school.
Curated OER
Battle of Lacolle Mills, 1814
A seller of military antiques provides information on the historic battles of the War of 1812, including the American invasion of Canada and subsequent conflict at Lacolle Mills, Lower Canada. Included are illustrations of soldiers'...