Article discusses the War of 1812 as America's first declared war and what that meant for the future of the U.S. Includes questions for discussion and small group activity.

The War of 1812 showed American military weakness in many ways, but the British lost anyway. Read about some of the major battles, the treaty that ended the war, and the battle that was fought after the treaty was already signed.

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?"

In this companion to a documentary on the War of 1812, click through all the links on this site to get a clear understanding of the Battle of Plattsburg Bay from both the British and American sides.

Even though it was not handled well, the American victory in the Battle of York made significant differences in future events. Read this page and the pages directly linked to it to see why this is true. Part of a War of 1812 documentary.

An explanation of the Battle of Frenchtown, or River Raisin, and its consequences. Links provided to significant names. Part of a War of 1812 documentary.

This article provides an overview and detailed facts and information on the War of 1812, the short war between the US and Great Britain that resulted in a stalemate.

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

Brief description of the Hartford Convention, a meeting of Americans, primarily from New England, who opposed the War of 1812.

This site about the Battle of Lake Erie focuses on the role of the brig, Niagara, in that pivotal battle of the War of 1812. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]

Pushmataha is perhaps the best-known Choctaw leader of the nineteenth century. He is most famous for negotiating treaties with the U.S. government that allied the Choctaws with the Americans against the British in the War of 1812 and for...

This page charts American political and military events and European military events to show how they are connected. Hyperlinks to additional articles on this site.

This site is a memorial to an important battle during the War of 1812. Including maps and pictures of annual re-enactments, this site remembers an important time in the history of Upper Canada.

The history of Fort Erie is explained, with reference to the battle of Fort Erie in the War of 1812. Links on the page will take you to an Old Fort Erie site, and a tour of the Park Commission's historic site.

This resource describes the Treaty of Ghent, and the perspectives of the British, the Americans and First Nations.

A brief account of the taking of Fort Detroit by General Isaac Brock and Tecumseh when American General William Hull inaccurately assessed his situation.

An account of the decision that Lieutenant Porter Hanks made to surrender Mackinac Island to the British and then a rather graphic depiction of the ensuing battle of Fort Dearborn.

This resource presents a short narrative of Jackson's surprising victory against the British in the Battle of New Orleans on January 8, 1815.

A brief look at why the American economy boomed across the country after the War of 1812. Read about the industrialization, expansion of transportation, and improved farming techniques.

From 1800-1860, America went through rapid growth and development. View this slideshow to see pictures, charts, maps,primary source documents and a detailed timeline of Virginia during the Antebellum Era.

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...

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.

Scroll through this article on the events of James Monroe's life before he became President, to find information about his actions as Secretary of State and Secretary of War in James Madison's Cabinet.

The National Park Service maintains the famous fort that is known for the creation of the Star Spangled Banner. Site provides a menu of items for related information.