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...

In this online interactive history instructional activity, students respond to 10 short answer questions about the War of 1812. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive instructional activity. 

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.