Humanities Texas
Primary Source Worksheet: Delaware Memorial Expressing Opposition to the Embargo Act of 1807
The right to petition is clearly illustrated by this primary source document that presents arguments against Thomas Jefferson's Embargo Act of 1807.
Humanities Texas
Primary Source Worksheet: Thomas Jefferson, Message to Congress on the Embargo
Zounds! Image an American president closing all ports and prohibiting exports. As part of an exercise designed to strengthen primary source comprehension skills, readers examine Thomas Jefferson's 1808 message to Congress urging such an...
Curated OER
The War of 1812: Ch 6
Explore the causes and results of the War of 1812. Covered are reasons the war began, changing presidency, major battles, and The Treaty of Ghent. This presentation could be appropriate for grades 5-8, but could work for high school...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Lesson 3: Britain, Napoleon, and the American Embargo, 1803–1808
While the French were once the allies of Americans, the Napoleonic Wars saw the United States almost drawn into a war with its one-time friend. Wars in Europe threatened to draw in the early republic. A primary source-based activity...
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
President Madison's 1812 War Message: Answers Lead to More Questions
Students investigate President Madison's case for declaring war against Great Britain. Students assume the roles of newspaper reporters and cite key points in Madison's argument for declaring war, and hypothesize about primary documents...
Curated OER
President Madison's 1812 War Message: A Brief Overview
Young scholars investigate President Madison's War Message. Students read the message and discuss any information they may have misunderstood. Young scholars hypothesize about what kinds of documents might help them find answers to their...
Curated OER
President Madison's 1812 War Message: A Documentary Review
Students analyze primary documents to determine why President Madison believed it was important for the US to declare war with Great Britain. Students research documents on the Internet to determine President Madison's argument for going...
Curated OER
The War of 1812 (1809-1815)
For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions about the War of 1812. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Embargo Act of 1807
Discusses the events that led up to the Embargo Act of 1807 and the impact it had on the American economy.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Embargo Act
Detailed facts and interesting information about the Embargo Act of 1807.
Digital History
Digital History: The Embargo of 1807
Thomas Jefferson tried to retain American neutrality in relations with France and Great Britain, who were at war with each other. Read about the Embargo Act and its effect on the American economy. See how other acts enacted in the...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Non Intercourse Act
The purpose of the 1809 Non-Intercourse Act was to permit U.S. trade with nations other than France and Great Britain and replaced the 1807 Embargo Act.
OpenStax
Open Stax: The United States Goes Back to War
By reading this section of a chapter on "The New Republic", students will be able to describe the causes and consequences of the War of 1812, identify the important events of the War of 1812, and explain their significance.
Other
Age of Jefferson and Jackson: Chronology of the War of 1812
A chronology of events that occurred in Jefferson's administration as well as Madison's the resulted in the War of 1812.
Tom Richey
Tom richey.net: The Trials of the Jeffersonians [Ppt]
Presents key ideas for examining the impact of westward expansion on concepts of nationalism and democracy. Covers the Louisiana Purchase, conflict with native peoples, the War of 1812, and other events.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: Jefferson and the Turn of the 19th Century
Read about Thomas Jefferson and his most influential action as president, the Louisiana Purchase.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Diplomatic Challenges in an Age of European War
Both the British and French challenged American sovereignty and neutrality on the high seas. Read about the solution favored by Thomas Jefferson, but despised by the American shippers. See why this a cause of the War of 1812, along with...