Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815
A map of the area around the Mississippi Delta and western Florida showing the battle site near New Orleans during the War of 1812. Although no territory was gained after the war, conditions were set in place for the cession of Florida...
Curated OER
The Battle of Plattsburgh
The Lake Champlain and the Lake George Historical website in Vermont, has produced a graphics intensive website on the Battle of Plattsburgh, an important series of combats between American and British armies during the War of 1812. This...
Curated OER
The Battle of Lake Champlain
The Lake Champlain and the Lake George Historical website in Vermont, has produced a graphics intensive website on the Battle of Plattsburgh, an important series of combats between American and British armies during the War of 1812. This...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Vicinity of Niagara Falls, 1814
A map showing the vicinity of Niagara Falls around 1814, including important sites of the War of 1812.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Battle of Plattsburg, 1814
A map of the site of the Battle of Plattsburg on Lake Champlain, New York, during the War of 1812. The map shows the town located on Plattsburg Bay at the mouth of the Saranac River, the American redoubts and defenses on the south bank...
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...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Vicinity of Baltimore, 1814
A sketch map of the vicinity of Baltimore during the War of 1812 showing British movements after the burning of Washington in August, 1814. The map shows the Patapsco River and Chesapeake Bay, the British fleet position in the bay, the...
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Sam Houston [Pdf]
A reader's theater script with biographical information for the Texas' historical figure, Sam Houston, is provided on these pages. Seven character roles are needed in this activity.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 3: The Growing Republic
This extensive learning module examines how the United States' efforts to increase foreign trade, add new territory, and isolate itself from Europe affected its foreign policy and other initiatives. It investigates how advances in...
Digital History
Digital History: Protecting American Industry
A look at the imposition of high tariffs to protect American industry after the War of 1812 when the British flooded the American market with cheap goods.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Period 4: 1800 1848
This Khan Academy resource provides video lessons and detailed notes for the AP U.S. History Exam. The years 1800-1848 are covered.
Digital History
Digital History: Introduction: Tecumseh and the Shawnee Prophet
Discussion of the breakdown in Indian society in the late 18th century focusing on famed Shawnee war chief Tecumseh.
Other
Fort Mims Most Brutal Indian Massacre in Us History
Provides a detailed summay of the massacre at Fort Mims in 1813, the aftermath, and Fort Mims today.
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.
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...
Other
Women in History: Dolley Madison
Biographical sketch of Dolley Madison includes facts, accomplishments, and links to additional websites for exploring Dolley Madison's letters and her home at Montpelier.
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.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Hartford Convention 1814
Comprehensive resource provides details of the secret meeting of Federalists in Hartford, Connecticut.
Other
All Four Stanzas: The National Anthem
Asimov (1920-1992 CE) explains the background for the National Anthem and provides the lyrics for all four verses.
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...
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]
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: James Madison
This easy-to-navigate site has James Madison's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and several video clips.
Other
Maryland Historical Society: Collections Online
An online database full of paintings, photographs, manuscripts, decorative arts pieces, and lithographs pertaining to history topics. Topics include American Civil War, African American History, Women's History, and immigration and...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Louisiana State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Louisiana including early explorers, Native Americans, French settlers, War of 1812, Louisiana Purchase, and the Civil War on this webpage.
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