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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: James Madison

For Students 3rd - 8th
Briefly chronicles the life of the fourth president, James Madison. Contains brief articles, portraits, and photos of documents from The Library of Congress' archives.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: August 19: British Troops Land in Maryland & Television

For Students 9th - 10th
An account from the Library of Congress of the famous burning of Washington where Dolley Madison saved priceless treasures from the White House minutes before the British entered the city as well as other historical events, including...
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Other

About North Georgia: Winfield Scott: A Georgia Notable

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource details the life of Winfield Scott, and his involvement in the removal of the Cherokee, his command in the Mexican War, and and his strategy in the Anaconda Plans.
Article
University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1373: Pittsburgh in 1816

For Students 9th - 10th
Pittsburgh had a unique place in the nation after the War of 1812. It was an inland city and a rich source of iron. As such, it needed access to water for transport, and some of the first steamboats were used here. Read more about...
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: The Era of Good Feelings

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides interesting facts and important information on the Era of Good Feelings, a period of political stability 1817-1825.
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Curated OER

Battle of Lacolle Mills, 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A seller of military antiques provides information on the historic battles of the War of 1812, including the American invasion of Canada and subsequent conflict at Lacolle Mills, Lower Canada. Included are illustrations of soldiers'...
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Curated OER

Battle of Lacolle Mills, 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A seller of military antiques provides information on the historic battles of the War of 1812, including the American invasion of Canada and subsequent conflict at Lacolle Mills, Lower Canada. Included are illustrations of soldiers'...
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Other

Napoleonic Guide: The Battle of Bladensburg

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very brief account of the British victory at the Battle of Bladensburg.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: British Attack on New Orleans (1815)

For Students 9th - 10th
The original 1815 battle plan of the British forces used in their attack on the American forces at New Orleans is visible on this map.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Battle of the Thames

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief account of the Battle of the Thames includes links to significant names and events.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Battle of Lake Erie

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief discussion of the Battle of Lake Erie contains many links to significant names and events.
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Ancestry

General John Parker Boyd: Battle of Chrysler's Farm

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down this page to find the section on General Boyd's role in the Battle of Chrysler's Farm.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: John Armstrong

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the Madison appointee, John Armstrong, from the 1992 version of the Secretaries of War and Secretaries of the Army book.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Revolutionary War: Portraits: James Hull

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Park Service has posted portraits of people that lived in the the early history of the English colonies, including General William Hull. Here you will find a description of the history of his portrait as well as a brief...
Website
Other

The Perfect Captain: The Battle of Chippawa, 5 July 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
While this page is really background for a role-playing game, it provides solid historical information about the Battle of Chippewa and its combatants.
Website
Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain

Si Spain: The Peninsular War Constitution of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the Peninsular War and the Constitution of 1812 marking the events in Spain between 1808 and 1813, including Napoleon's effect on Spanish affairs.
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Other

Gala Film: Salaberry's Letter to His Father

For Students 9th - 10th
The leader of the Canadian (British) forces at the Battle of Chateauguay describes the battle and its outcome in a letter to his father.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Louisiana and Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
One of Jefferson's acts doubled the area of the country. At the end of the Seven Years' War, France had ceded to Spain the territory west of the Mississippi River, with the port of New Orleans near its mouth -- a port indispensable for...
Website
Digital History

Digital History: Strengthening American Finances

For Students 9th - 10th
Monetary woes followed the War of 1812. See how chartering a second Bank of the United States was a plan to get the United States back on a firm financial footing. Find out who opposed the bank.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Ellis Island: Colonial and Early American New York 1609 1890

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the history of New York and of how the United States government came to acquire Ellis Island. Fort Gibson was built there prior to the War of 1812 to serve as a strategic post in case of attack.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial: Robert Heriot Barclay

For Students 9th - 10th
This web page gives a history of the life of Robert Barclay, a midshipman in the British Navy.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Life Before the Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: Historic American Forts

For Students 9th - 10th
Module for teachers and students on historic American forts. Includes informational videos of forts Ticonderoga, Fredericks and McHenry and a link to Fort Frederick website.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Alabama State History for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Alabama including early explorers, Native Americans, the Civil War, and Civil Rights.

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