Curated OER
History of Tecumseh and Battle at Tippecanoe
Students research the events surrounding the Battle of Tippecanoe using the computer and a website. Students role play the Battle of Tippecanoe. Students write journal entries from the perspective of each side in the conflict. Students...
Curated OER
The War of 1812
A good addition to a unit on the War of 1812, this slideshow details causes, specific battles, political contexts, and several campaigns of the war. Maps and pictures with broad topics allow teachers to bring their own discussion topics...
Curated OER
War of 1812 in the Old Northwest Territory
Students write 1-4 sentence answers to the Time Travel worksheet (available online). They design period costumes, orally present their perspectives to the rest of the class, and explain why this war played an important role in the...
Constitution Facts
U.S. Constitution Crossword Puzzles: Expert #1
Who became US Chief Justice in 1801? Which delegate from New York advocated a strict constructionist interpretation of the US Constitution? What is the term given to the chief or one of several import crops regularly grown and sold in a...
Curated OER
4th Grade Social Studies Quiz
In this social studies worksheet, 4th graders complete multiple choice questions about government, wars, natural resources, and more. Students complete 30 questions.
Curated OER
War of 1812 Worksheet
In this United States history worksheet, learners utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the War of 1812. A short answer question is included as well.
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Tippecanoe County Historical Association: Tippecanoe Battlefield
This site provides information about the people and events concerning the Battle of Tippecanoe starting with Tecumseh and ending with the presidential election of William Henry Harrison. A timeline of events is included.
Soylent Communications
William Henry Harrison
The ninth President of the United States was a General during the War of 1812. He lead forces at the Battle of Tippecanoe, and in 1813 reversed the losses of General William Hull. As Governor of Indiana Territory he acquired a large...
A&E Television
History.com: Tecumseh
Shawnee Indian political leader and war chief Tecumseh (1768-1813) came of age amid the border warfare that ravaged the Ohio Valley in the late 18th century. He took part in a series of raids of Kentucky and Tennessee frontier...
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Tecumseh
This site presents a biography of Tecumseh, leader of the Shawnee Indians.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: William Henry Harrison
A short biography of William Henry Harrison from the official White House government site. Provides a portrait and information about the 9th President of the United States.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: William Henry Harrison
This easy-to-navigate site has William Henry Harrison's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Native Resistance in the Trans Appalachian West
This site gives a brief look at the Indian alliance built by Tecumseh to confront the U.S. military which wanted to protect the settlers moving west into Indian territory.