Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: James Madison & the War of 1812
Article on James Madison's presidency including comprehensive material on the War of 1812.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Liberty: War of 1812
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around the War of 1812. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: The Price of Freedom: Americans at War
View comprehensive sets of artifacts that tell the story of America's wartime past and present. Artifacts from every major American military conflict, beginning with the American Revolution, can be closely examined. Full curatorial notes...
Other
War of 1812: War of 1812 1814: Battle of the Raisen River
An account of the events surrounding the Battle of Raisin River during the War of 1812.
A&E Television
History.com: The War of 1812
The History Channel presents their encyclopedic entry on the War of 1812. The channel's website has a search function that includes video and audio files on topics related to major historical events.
Other
The War of 1812: The Battle of Big Sandy Creek
Text describes the Battle of Big Sandy Creek through primary and secondary source material. Part of a series on the War of 1812 battleground history sites of New York state. Text accompanied by brief, one minute video.
Other
The War of 1812: Battle of Oswego
Part of a New York state series about historic War of 1812 battleground sites. One minute video and accompanying text on the historic significance of Oswego, New York as a point on supply route from New York City to Fort Ontario.
Other
War of 1812: Famous Faces and Phrases
A short essay and video on some of the phrases and people that became famous during the War of 1812, and in particular, the Battle of Lake Erie.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: War of 1812
Get the scoop on the War of 1812. What led up to the conflict? Who was involved?
Other
The War of 1812: The Fortification of New York Harbor
Essay on the history of the fortification of New York harbor and its significance as a line of defense in the War of 1812.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: War Powers
Check out this interactive timeline on War powers in the United States.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The War of 1812
A collection of primary sources that explore the War of 1812.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: The War of 1812: America's First Declared War [Pdf]
Article discusses the War of 1812 as America's first declared war and what that meant for the future of the U.S. Includes questions for discussion and small group activity.
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The War of 1812
This Khan Academy resource provides information about the War of 1812, including the surround issues before and after the fighting of it.
Digital History
Digital History: The War of 1812
The War of 1812 showed American military weakness in many ways, but the British lost anyway. Read about some of the major battles, the treaty that ended the war, and the battle that was fought after the treaty was already signed.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Cast Your Vote 1812
It is May 1812. America is on the brink of war and President James Madison is encouraging you to listen to different perspectives of possible outcomes. What do you think of the issues- and the decision to go to war? Listen and read about...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution: Star Spangled Banner and the War of 1812
This site discusses the history behind the Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key, written during the War of 1812. Visitors can view an image of the actual American flag which flew over Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore and...
The History Cat
The History Cat: The War of 1812
This site combines history with humor for an appealing overview of the War of 1812. Intended for middle and high school learners, this site contains colorful maps, photographs, and videos.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: The War of 1812
The War of 1812 pitted US forces against those of Great Britain in a battle for control over the destiny of the North American continent.
Other
The War of 1812: The Battle of Plattsburgh
As part of a series on the War of 1812 battleground sites in New York, this brief video and accompanying text feature the Battle of Plattsburgh and cite its significance as an American victory in the war.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: The War of 1812
With the sources in this set, together with prior knowledge, students can fill in the timeline of this crucial war and begin to answer the question, "Why do we care about the War of 1812?"
Other
War of 1812: Sackets Harbor
One minute video and brief text describe the importance of Sackets Harbor to the War of 1812 and its designation as a National Historic Site under the National Park System.
Other
The War of 1812: The Burning of Washington
A one minute video and two primary source accounts of the burning of Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812. Students can read text of a British soldier's account as well as a letter on the topic written by Dolley Madison to her sister.
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