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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.
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.)
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of Andrew Jackson
This Khan Academy resource provides information surrounding the Presidency of Andrew Jackson, including his successes and failures.
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
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
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.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Age of Jefferson and Madison
[Free Registration/Login Required] After a brief description of Thomas Jefferson's and James Madison's contributions to the early ideology and government of the new United States in their authorship of the Declaration of Independence and...
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...
Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain
Si Spain: The Peninsular War Constitution of 1812
This resource provides information on the Peninsular War and the Constitution of 1812 marking the events in Spain between 1808 and 1813, including Napoleon's effect on Spanish affairs.
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National Park Service: Fort Mc Henry: Hold the Fort!
You're in charge of defending Fort McHenry against the British onslaught during the Battle of Baltimore in this game. You must deploy soldiers and resources to survive. You can also perform in the Music Corp and act as a Gun Captain...
Other
Si Spain: La Guerra Peninsular Y La Constitucion De 1812
This resource provides information marking the events in Spain between 1808 and 1813, including Napoleon's effect on Spanish affairs.
US Navy
Naval Historical Center: Benjamin W. Crowninshield
A portrait and biography of the fifth Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Crowninshield.
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.
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.
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...
Read Works
Read Works: u.s. Presidents Andrew Jackson
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: u.s. Presidents James Madison
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Decatur's Medal, Front
Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr (5 January 1779 - 22 March 1820) was an American naval officer notable for his heroism in the Barbary Wars and in the War of 1812. He was the youngest man to reach the rank of captain in the history of the...
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Action Between Hms Shannon and Uss Chesapeake, June 1, 1813, by John T. Lee
This famous portrait in Canadian History by John T. Lee, showing the capture of the American Chesapeake during the War of 1812 by the British HMS Shannon, is reproduced on the Living Memory website from the National Library of Canada.