With the sources in this set, together with prior knowledge, students can fill in the timeline of this crucial war and begin to answer the question, "Why do we care about the War of 1812?"

One minute video and brief text describe the importance of Sackets Harbor to the War of 1812 and its designation as a National Historic Site under the National Park System.

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

A one minute video and two primary source accounts of the burning of Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812. Students can read text of a British soldier's account as well as a letter on the topic written by Dolley Madison to her sister.

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...

The War of 1812 was an important conflict with broad and lasting consequences, particularly for the native inhabitants of North America. During the pivotal years before the war, the United States wanted to expand its territories, a...

In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "President Madison's 1812 War Message" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

Brief overview through video and text of the Battle of Baltimore as the turning point in the War of 1812 and place where Francis Scott Key penned the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner.

Check out this interactive timeline on War powers in the United States.

Learning module on the War of 1812 with video tutorial, interactive practice and review game, and assessment.

A history of the War of 1812, from U.S Army historians. This comprehensive site details the full scope of the war, examining its origins, the opposing sides, early campaigns, strategic intent, the course of the war during its second and...

This site is added for teachers looking to base their classroom lessons on something that another teacher has taught successfully in the past. It may spark some new ideas or help shape a lesson based on the Ontario Curriculum. The lesson...

A chronology of events that occurred in Jefferson's administration as well as Madison's the resulted 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.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Stories of the War of 1812, a nonfiction book for children.

A brief explanation of the lead-up to the War of 1812. Find out who supported it and why.

The War of 1812 website presents an excerpt from an essay on Sir Issac Brock. Clearly an admirer of Brock's military success, courage and patriotism, this entry includes a portrait and links to related resources. (1997)

Find out why the War of 1812 was such a significant victory for the fledgling United States. See how it resulted in greater territory for expansion, and why it brought about the demise of the Federalists.

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.

The Hamilton and Scourge were two American schooners used and sank during the War of 1812. Both currently rest on the bottom of Lake Ontario. Background about the War of 1812, as well as how these ships were used is provided. In...

According to this very interesting article, it seems that the United States was just as culpable as Great Britain when it came to impressing sailors to serve on their ships. Read about the story of Charles Davis, a British citizen, who...

A very detailed account of this battle, explaining the military considerations that led up to it on both the American and British sides.

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.

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