Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Western Part of Lake Erie, 1812
A map of western Lake Erie and Lake St. Claire showing important sites during the War of 1812, including the battleground on the River Thames, Detroit, Brownstown, Fort Malden, Frenchtown, Fort Meigs, and Fort Lower Sandusky (Fort...
Curated OER
Etc: Campaigns in Kentucky and Tennessee, 1812 1814
A map of Kentucky, Tennessee, northern Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, showing the battle sites and routes of campaigns during the War of 1812. The map shows rivers and mountains, cities and towns, and forts in the area. An inset map...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Northern Campaign, 1812 1814
A map of the Great Lakes region of North America showing the area of conflict during the northern campaign of the War of 1812, from Lake Michigan east to Lake Champlain and the Hudson River. The map shows the routes of Hull, Wilkinson,...
Curated OER
Etc: War in the Southwest, 1813 1815
A map of the southern Mississippi Territory, western Florida, and the Mississippi delta area showing the major battle sites of the Creek War in 1813-1814 (Fort Mimms and Tohopeka near the Battle of Horseshoe Bend) and New Orleans during...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: House Vote on the Tariff, April 18, 1816
A map of the United States showing the results of the House vote on the Dallas Tariff Bill of 1816. The map is keyed to show the areas of votes for or against the bill. The tariff was put in place after the War of 1812 with Britain in...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Vicinity of Washington, 1814
A sketch map of Washington and the District of Columbia during the War of 1812 when British forces occupied and burned the public buildings in the city (August, 1814). The map shows the British advance on the city after the Battle of...
Other
Uss Constitution Museum: Which Is Bigger, Constitution or Your School?
In this activity you will compare the size of the USS Constitution to things around you at your school.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story; A New Nation
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.
Other
Mississippi Genealogical and Historical Research: Pushmataha
Pushmataha, great Chief of the Choctaw Nation, was born in what is now the State of Mississippi, in about 1764. He distinguished himself on the war-path before he had attained his twentieth year. He joined an expedition against the...
World Atlas
World Atlas: North America
Features maps and a description of the geography and history of North America with links to information on its countries, famous people, flags, symbols, and much more.
Digital History
Digital History: Democracy and President Jackson [Pdf]
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]
Scholastic
Scholastic History Mystery: Presidents 1: John Quincy Adams
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...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Canadian Americans
Provides an overview of the history, culture, and lifestyle of Canadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
US Navy
Naval Historical Center: Benjamin W. Crowninshield
A portrait and biography of the fifth Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Crowninshield.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Historic Germantown: James Barron
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.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Tecumseh
This site presents a biography of Tecumseh, leader of the Shawnee Indians.
Read Works
Read Works: u.s. Presidents James Madison
[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.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: Recollections of Marshal Macdonald
A series of writings written by a French military leader who served under Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars. He gives an honest evaluation of what happened in Napoleon's famous invasion of Russia in 1812.
PBS
New Perspectives on the West: Sam Houston (1793 1863)
This biography on Sam Houston focuses his life as an advocate for Indians and his controversial political career.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Michigan State History for Kids
Students study the history and timeline of the state of Michigan including early explorers, Native Americans, settlers, Pontiac's Rebellion, and the War of 1812 on this webpage.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Tecumseh
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.
Curated OER
Etc: Jackson's Indian and Gulf Campaigns, 1813 1818
A map of the Gulf region showing the campaigns of Andrew Jackson during the Red Stick War with the Creeks (1813-1814), his campaign to New Orleans during the War of 1812 (1815), and during the First Seminole War (1817-1818). The map...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Fort Meigs, 1813
Fort Meigs was the site of the first British setback during the War of 1812. The British had taken Forts Detroit, Mackinac, and Dearborn. Only Fort Wayne in Indiana territory was able to defend itself. Fort Meigs defended itself for nine...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Lake Erie, 1813
A map of Lake Erie during the War of 1812 showing the site of the naval Battle of Lake Erie (10 September, 1813). The map shows Lake St. Claire, Detroit, and Erie Pennsylvania.