The White House
The White House: Presidents: James Madison
The official White House biography of James Madison, the father of the constitution.
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National Park Service: Fort Mc Henry
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.
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: Mc Culloch v. Maryland [Pdf]
The formation of the Second Bank of the United States and its actions were a prelude to the very important Supreme Court decision, McCulloch v. Maryland. Read about the issues that were debated and the unanimous decision handed down by...
US Navy
Naval Historical Center: Benjamin W. Crowninshield
A portrait and biography of the fifth Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Crowninshield.
Vocabulary.com
The Star Spangled Banner
This site contains a list of 15 words from "The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem written by Francis Scott Key. Teachers can digitally assign this list to their students to reinforce the spellings, pronunciations, and meanings...
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Laura Secord
Looking for a study on the bravery of women? Risking being caught as a spy, Laura Secord made a perilous 19 mile trek to warn Lieutenant FitzGibbon of an impending attack by the Americans. Through a short video, Secord is remembered as a...
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.
Read Works
Read Works: u.s. Presidents Andrew Jackson
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Tecumseh
This site presents a biography of Tecumseh, leader of the Shawnee Indians.
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.)
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.
Other
The Dolley Madison Page: The Burning of Washington
Some brief biographical information is given here plus an excerpt from a letter written by Dolley Madison to her sister.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Eastern North America, 1812
A map of eastern North America in 1812 subtitled 'The War of Independence and the War of 1812-1814.’ The map is color-coded to show the territories of the original thirteen colonies, the territory to the west that was ceded to the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Seat of War, 1812 1814
A map of the Great Lakes and New England region of North America showing the northern area of conflict during the War of 1812, including the important sites of Detroit, Buffalo, Lewiston, Queenstown, Ogdensburg, Battle of the Thames...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Sketch of the Niagara River Between Queenston and Chippewa, 1812
A map from 1832 of the Niagara River between Queenston and Chippewa. During the War of 1812, the Niagara region became an important battleground. Fort Niagara was located on the American side and Fort George was located on the Canadian...
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Smithsonian National Museum: Star Spangled Banner and the War of 1812
The U.S. flag in 1812
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Niagara Frontier, 1812
A map of the Niagara frontier during the War of 1812 showing forts and towns along the Niagara River.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Great Lakes, 1812
A map of the Great Lakes region at the outbreak of the War of 1812, showing the sites of initial English successes, including Fort Mackinaw, Fort Dearborn (Chicago), and Detroit, which was surrendered to the English by General Hull.
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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