When the first Library of Congress was destroyed by the British, Thomas Jefferson offered his personal library as a replacement. This site presents a brief overview of these events, and includes photos and a portrait.

Included here are Thomas Jefferson's two inaugural addresses and his State of the Nation speeches. You can follow Jefferson's increased distress concerning the young nation's treatment by European nations. Fascinating reading.

Site provides a biography of President Andrew Jackson by detailing his life before the presidency, his policies while president, as well as his life after the presidency. Provided links give information on the first lady, Jackson's...

Discussion of the breakdown in Indian society in the late 18th century focusing on famed Shawnee war chief Tecumseh.

A look at the imposition of high tariffs to protect American industry after the War of 1812 when the British flooded the American market with cheap goods.

In this activity you will compare the size of the USS Constitution to things around you at your school.

As America was forming its government, many problems needed to be solved. The Library of Congress tells you more about this time and some of its interesting people.

Andrew Jackson was a larger than life individual. Read about his successes before his election to the presidency and find out about his policies once he became president. [pdf]

Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery person, John Quincy...

A portrait and biography of the fifth Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Crowninshield.

A brief account of the encounter between the USS Chesapeake and the HMS Leopard. This page also explains Commodore James Barron's court martial after the incident with the Leopard.

This site presents a biography of Tecumseh, leader of the Shawnee Indians.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This biography on Sam Houston focuses his life as an advocate for Indians and his controversial political career.

Explore the biography of Tecumseh on this site. Learn about Chief of the Shawnee, leader of the Tecumseh Confederacy, and leader of the Indians in the War of 1812.

Provides a detailed summay of the massacre at Fort Mims in 1813, the aftermath, and Fort Mims today.

Biographical sketch of Dolley Madison includes facts, accomplishments, and links to additional websites for exploring Dolley Madison's letters and her home at Montpelier.

Details about the Rush-Bagot Treaty that demilitarized the Great Lakes region.

Comprehensive resource provides details of the secret meeting of Federalists in Hartford, Connecticut.

This easy-to-navigate site has James Madison's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and several video clips.