Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Canadian Americans
Provides an overview of the history, culture, and lifestyle of Canadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: James Madison
This easy-to-navigate site has James Madison's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and several video clips.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Tecumseh
This site presents a biography of Tecumseh, leader of the Shawnee Indians.
World Atlas
World Atlas: North America
Features maps and a description of the geography and history of North America with links to information on its countries, famous people, flags, symbols, and much more.
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Louisiana State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Louisiana including early explorers, Native Americans, French settlers, War of 1812, Louisiana Purchase, and the Civil War on this webpage.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1373: Pittsburgh in 1816
Pittsburgh had a unique place in the nation after the War of 1812. It was an inland city and a rich source of iron. As such, it needed access to water for transport, and some of the first steamboats were used here. Read more about...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Michigan State History for Kids
Students study the history and timeline of the state of Michigan including early explorers, Native Americans, settlers, Pontiac's Rebellion, and the War of 1812 on this webpage.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Tecumseh
Explore the biography of Tecumseh on this site. Learn about Chief of the Shawnee, leader of the Tecumseh Confederacy, and leader of the Indians in the War of 1812.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Canada History and Timeline Overview
A website dedicated to the history and timeline of the country of Canada including early settlers, European discovery, Samuel de Champlain, War of 1812, British Rule, and independence.
Digital History
Digital History: Protecting American Industry
A look at the imposition of high tariffs to protect American industry after the War of 1812 when the British flooded the American market with cheap goods.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Period 4: 1800 1848
This Khan Academy resource provides video lessons and detailed notes for the AP U.S. History Exam. The years 1800-1848 are covered.
Other
Napoleonic Guide: The Battle of Bladensburg
This is a very brief account of the British victory at the Battle of Bladensburg.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
Other
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.
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