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Gala Film: Salaberry's Letter to His Father

For Students 9th - 10th
The leader of the Canadian (British) forces at the Battle of Chateauguay describes the battle and its outcome in a letter to his father.
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Other

Historical Sketch of Avon, Ohio

For Students 9th - 10th
This page focuses on some background about Oliver Hazard Perry and the battle of Lake Erie in 1813. Discusses in depth the growth and development of Avon, Ohio.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Seat of War, 1812 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Great Lakes and New England region of North America showing the northern area of conflict during the War of 1812, including the important sites of Detroit, Buffalo, Lewiston, Queenstown, Ogdensburg, Battle of the Thames...
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Curated OER

Etc: War in the Southwest, 1813 1815

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the southern Mississippi Territory, western Florida, and the Mississippi delta area showing the major battle sites of the Creek War in 1813-1814 (Fort Mimms and Tohopeka near the Battle of Horseshoe Bend) and New Orleans during...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the area around the Mississippi Delta and western Florida showing the battle site near New Orleans during the War of 1812. Although no territory was gained after the war, conditions were set in place for the cession of Florida...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Battle of Plattsburg, 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the site of the Battle of Plattsburg on Lake Champlain, New York, during the War of 1812. The map shows the town located on Plattsburg Bay at the mouth of the Saranac River, the American redoubts and defenses on the south bank...
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Curated OER

The Battle of Plattsburgh

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lake Champlain and the Lake George Historical website in Vermont, has produced a graphics intensive website on the Battle of Plattsburgh, an important series of combats between American and British armies during the War of 1812. This...
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Curated OER

The Battle of Lake Champlain

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lake Champlain and the Lake George Historical website in Vermont, has produced a graphics intensive website on the Battle of Plattsburgh, an important series of combats between American and British armies during the War of 1812. This...
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Curated OER

Plattsburgh Battle map.jpg (201657 Bytes)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lake Champlain and the Lake George Historical website in Vermont, has produced a graphics intensive website on the Battle of Plattsburgh, an important series of combats between American and British armies during the War of 1812. This...
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Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Presidency of Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
This Khan Academy resource provides information surrounding the Presidency of Andrew Jackson, including his successes and failures.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: British Attack on New Orleans (1815)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides a biography of President Andrew Jackson by detailing his life before the presidency, his policies while president, as well as his life after the presidency. Provided links give information on the first lady, Jackson's...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Sketch of the Niagara River Between Queenston and Chippewa, 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1832 of the Niagara River between Queenston and Chippewa. During the War of 1812, the Niagara region became an important battleground. Fort Niagara was located on the American side and Fort George was located on the Canadian...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Northern Campaign, 1812 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Great Lakes region of North America showing the area of conflict during the northern campaign of the War of 1812, from Lake Michigan east to Lake Champlain and the Hudson River. The map shows the routes of Hull, Wilkinson,...
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Etc: Campaigns in Kentucky and Tennessee, 1812 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Kentucky, Tennessee, northern Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, showing the battle sites and routes of campaigns during the War of 1812. The map shows rivers and mountains, cities and towns, and forts in the area. An inset map...
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Activity
Curated OER

National Park Service: Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial: Robert Heriot Barclay

For Students 9th - 10th
This web page gives a history of the life of Robert Barclay, a midshipman in the British Navy.
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Handout
Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Tecumseh

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site presents a biography of Tecumseh, leader of the Shawnee Indians.
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Unit Plan
Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: Historic American Forts

For Students 9th - 10th
Module for teachers and students on historic American forts. Includes informational videos of forts Ticonderoga, Fredericks and McHenry and a link to Fort Frederick website.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: Democracy and President Jackson [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Andrew Jackson was a larger than life individual. Read about his successes before his election to the presidency and find out about his policies once he became president. [pdf]
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Vocabulary.com

The Star Spangled Banner

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a list of 15 words from "The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem written by Francis Scott Key. Teachers can digitally assign this list to their students to reinforce the spellings, pronunciations, and meanings...
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Website
Historica Canada

Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Laura Secord

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Curated OER

Invasionmap1.jpg (68667 Bytes)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lake Champlain and the Lake George Historical website in Vermont, has produced a graphics intensive website on the Battle of Plattsburgh, an important series of combats between American and British armies during the War of 1812. This...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Invasionmap2.jpg (114183 Bytes)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lake Champlain and the Lake George Historical website in Vermont, has produced a graphics intensive website on the Battle of Plattsburgh, an important series of combats between American and British armies during the War of 1812. This...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Invasionmap3.jpg (133560 Bytes)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lake Champlain and the Lake George Historical website in Vermont, has produced a graphics intensive website on the Battle of Plattsburgh, an important series of combats between American and British armies during the War of 1812. This...