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The War of 1812: The Capture of Fort Niagara
Brief description through text and video of the capture of Fort Niagara and the commissioning of the Star Spangled Banner.
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.
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Common Sense Americanism: Treaty of Ghent
This page briefly summarizes the causes of the War of 1812 and the text of the treaty which ended it. Links to a few significant names.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Challenges Faced by the New Nation
[Free Registration/Login Required] This unit covers the content area featuring the challenges faced by the new nation including the writing of the Constitution, government powers, the Bill of Rights and the War of 1812.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Treaty of Ghent
Provides interesting facts and important information on The Treaty of Ghent that ended the War of 1812.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: John Armstrong
A brief biography of the Madison appointee, John Armstrong, from the 1992 version of the Secretaries of War and Secretaries of the Army book.
Digital History
Digital History: Introduction: Tecumseh and the Shawnee Prophet
Discussion of the breakdown in Indian society in the late 18th century focusing on famed Shawnee war chief Tecumseh.
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Mississippi Genealogical and Historical Research: Pushmataha
Pushmataha, great Chief of the Choctaw Nation, was born in what is now the State of Mississippi, in about 1764. He distinguished himself on the war-path before he had attained his twentieth year. He joined an expedition against the...
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Etc: Maps Etc: War of 1812 Map of Main Operations, 1812
A map of the Great Lakes region showing the main operations during the War of 1812 (1812-1814). It also shows some of the inland waters. This war was between the United States and Great Britain because of "Great Britain's attitude in...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Eastern North America, 1812
A map of eastern North America in 1812 subtitled 'The War of Independence and the War of 1812-1814.’ The map is color-coded to show the territories of the original thirteen colonies, the territory to the west that was ceded to the...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Sketch of the Niagara River Between Queenston and Chippewa, 1812
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: Niagara Frontier, 1812
A map of the Niagara frontier during the War of 1812 showing forts and towns along the Niagara River.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Great Lakes, 1812
A map of the Great Lakes region at the outbreak of the War of 1812, showing the sites of initial English successes, including Fort Mackinaw, Fort Dearborn (Chicago), and Detroit, which was surrendered to the English by General Hull.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Northern Campaign, 1812 1814
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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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Western Part of Lake Erie, 1812
A map of western Lake Erie and Lake St. Claire showing important sites during the War of 1812, including the battleground on the River Thames, Detroit, Brownstown, Fort Malden, Frenchtown, Fort Meigs, and Fort Lower Sandusky (Fort...
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Etc: Campaigns in Kentucky and Tennessee, 1812 1814
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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Smithsonian National Museum: Star Spangled Banner and the War of 1812
The U.S. flag in 1812
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Galafilm: War of 1812: The Lachine Riot
Governor General George Prevost was largely responsible for defusing the volatile situation that arose when he conscripted two thousand French Canadian men in the Lachine area of Montreal to fight for the British. He freed all but the...
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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.
University of Chicago
History of New Orleans: The Battle of New Orleans
This is a chapter from the John Kendall book the "History of New Orleans" that looks at the Battle of New Orleans, one of the last combats between the British and Americans during the War of 1812. It is advanced in content and style,...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: The Commissariat 3 D Reconstruction Project: Ottawa's Rideau Canal
Following the War of 1812, Canada realized it needed to find a water route between Montreal and the Great Lakes that was safer than using the St. Lawrence River. As a result, Ottawa's Rideau Canal and its 47 lock system were developed....
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Gala Film: Salaberry's Letter to His Father
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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Battle of Lacolle Mills, 1814
A seller of military antiques provides information on the historic battles of the War of 1812, including the American invasion of Canada and subsequent conflict at Lacolle Mills, Lower Canada. Included are illustrations of soldiers'...
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Battle of Lacolle Mills, 1814
A seller of military antiques provides information on the historic battles of the War of 1812, including the American invasion of Canada and subsequent conflict at Lacolle Mills, Lower Canada. Included are illustrations of soldiers'...
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