A collection of primary sources that explore the War of 1812.

Article on James Madison's presidency including comprehensive material on 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.

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.

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.

Essay on the history of the fortification of New York harbor and its significance as a line of defense in the War of 1812.

Multi-media module with multiple videos, links to learning resources and museums as well as activities for teachers and students who want to learn about the War of 1812.

Imagine a boat still existing today from 1797 that actually fought in the War of 1812! That's the USS Constitution that is now a museum in Boston Harbor. Here's a bit about Old Ironsides and what it was like to be "at sea" back in those...

As the country prepared for yet another war with Britain, the United States suffered from internal divisions. While the South and West favored war, New York and New England opposed it because it interfered with their commerce. The...

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]

A collection of personal stories, illustrated with artifacts, documents, and photographs, that exemplifies the military experiences of Kentuckians in America's wars, beginning with the War of 1812. Requires Adobe Flash.

A brief overview of the Jeffersonian Era up through the War of 1812.

Shawnee Indian political leader and war chief Tecumseh (1768-1813) came of age amid the border warfare that ravaged the Ohio Valley in the late 18th century. He took part in a series of raids of Kentucky and Tennessee frontier...

Outline of the U.S. and the quest for unity in the early 1800s. Article briefly chronicles events such as the War of 1812 as well as political and economic decisions that created a united America separate from Britain.

Many events that occurred during the War of 1812, like so many other periods in American history, are now largely forgotten and unknown to the general public. Atrocities or barbarities perpetrated against the Indians by settlers are well...

Looking at the War of 1812 from the perspective of Indian leader Chief Tecumseh, this resource presents the role of leader Chief Tecumseh in the Anglo-American war. The British and Americans both wanted to win over Tecumseh, but also...

Included are James Madison's two inaugural addresses, his State of the Nation speeches, as well as other writings related to the Constitution. Of particular interest is his speech of 1812.

This web page from the U.S. Library of Congress includes a brief bibliographic record and a link to a digital copy of the original. The Treaty of Ghent was negotiated in Belgium and it ended hostilities between the United States and...

A list of the reasons for the War of 1812 is followed by an overview of the important battles of the war and the terms of the treaty that ended it.

Use this site to discover the history of the flag that was the inspiration for our national anthem. Take the quiz and test your knowledge of the American flag. Included is information about the War of 1812.

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...

Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in American history from pre-European times until post-World War II.

This site has an account of every battle and skirmish that took place during the War of 1812. This is not a detailed site in any sense, but does provide a chronology for clarification purposes.

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,...