This resource describes the Treaty of Ghent, and the perspectives of the British, the Americans and First Nations.

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.

This page charts American political and military events and European military events to show how they are connected. Hyperlinks to additional articles on this site.

This is a great overview of both the Jefferson Administration and the Madison administration. Read about the Louisiana Purchase, trade problems, the War of 1812, and the downfall of the Federalists. A great resource. [pdf]

Brief overview of the events leading up to the War of 1812, of select events from the course of the war, and of the war's aftermath.