US National Archives
National Archives: Congress's First Declaration of War Under the Constitution
The War of 1812 was the first war in which Congress used its power of declaring war. Using primary sources such as the Constitution and the War Manifesto of June 3, 1812, students will understand why and how Congress decided to declare...
Yale University
Avalon Project: Declaration of War by Us Senate and House, June 18, 1812
Text of the declaration of war which brought the United States into the War of 1812.
OpenStax
Open Stax: The United States Goes Back to War
By reading this section of a chapter on "The New Republic", students will be able to describe the causes and consequences of the War of 1812, identify the important events of the War of 1812, and explain their significance.
Other
1000 Islands: Ogdensburg's Role in the War of 1812
A very detailed account of this battle, explaining the military considerations that led up to it on both the American and British sides.
US National Archives
National Archives: Lesson Plans Congress, the President, and the War Powers
Examine the power of Congress to make war by studying primary source documents from various wars throughout U.S. history. Students will analyze how the balance of authority between the legislative branch and executive branch has changed...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: War of 1812
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...
US National Archives
Nara: Prologue Magazine: War of 1812: Stoking the Fires
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...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: War of 1812 Timeline: Cause and Effect
A timeline showing the events leading up to the War of 1812. It begins in 1793 with hostilities between the French and the British when the British overpowered American merchant ships that were trading with the French. It continues in a...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: The War of 1812
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.
Indiana University
Indiana University: The War of 1812
This site examines the work of two early American political cartoonists, who first came to prominence during the War of 1812: William Charles and William Elmes.
University of Michigan
Walpole Island First Nation: The War of 1812 and Tecumseh
This site describes the role that northern Indians, and particularly Tecumseh, played in the War of 1812. It also discusses Tecumseh's death and burials.
Other
Kentucky Historical Society: Kentucky Military Treasures
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.
Other
War of 1812: War of 1812 1814: Battle of the Raisen River
An account of the events surrounding the Battle of Raisin River during the War of 1812.
Other
War of 1812 1814: Hartford Convention
Brief description of the Hartford Convention, a meeting of Americans, primarily from New England, who opposed the War of 1812.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Expanding Republic and the War of 1812
A brief overview of the Jeffersonian Era up through the War of 1812.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The War of 1812
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes the War of 1812 from the first battle of the U.S.S. Constitution to the Battle of New Orleans. It includes paintings of the major battles and important participants, as well as...
Digital History
Digital History: A Second War of Independence
A brief explanation of the lead-up to the War of 1812. Find out who supported it and why.
Other
The War of 1812: The Battle of New Orleans
Highlights from the Battle of New Orleans and subsequent Treaty of Ghent through text and short video. [1:01]
Digital History
Digital History: The War's Significance
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.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Cast Your Vote 1812
It is May 1812. America is on the brink of war and President James Madison is encouraging you to listen to different perspectives of possible outcomes. What do you think of the issues- and the decision to go to war? Listen and read about...
Other
Gala Film: Battle of Queenston Heights
Begin on this page, the overview, then check out each link to get a full picture of the events surrounding the Battle of Queenston Heights and the American surrender there. This is part of a documentary on the War of 1812.
Other
Gala Film: The Battle of Plattsburg Bay
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.
Other
Gala Film: Memoirs of Jarvis Hanks: The Siege of Fort Erie
This account is written by a man who was a young American drummerboy at the siege of Fort Erie. He later wrote a memoir describing military life during the War of 1812.
Other
Gala Film: Background to the Battle of York
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.
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