Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution: Star Spangled Banner and the War of 1812
This site discusses the history behind the Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key, written during the War of 1812. Visitors can view an image of the actual American flag which flew over Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore and...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Liberty: War of 1812
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around the War of 1812. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
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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.
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The War of 1812: The Battle of Big Sandy Creek
Text describes the Battle of Big Sandy Creek through primary and secondary source material. Part of a series on the War of 1812 battleground history sites of New York state. Text accompanied by brief, one minute video.
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War of 1812: Famous Faces and Phrases
A short essay and video on some of the phrases and people that became famous during the War of 1812, and in particular, the Battle of Lake Erie.
A&E Television
History.com: The War of 1812
The History Channel presents their encyclopedic entry on the War of 1812. The channel's website has a search function that includes video and audio files on topics related to major historical events.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: The War of 1812
The War of 1812 pitted US forces against those of Great Britain in a battle for control over the destiny of the North American continent.
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War of 1812: Sackets Harbor
One minute video and brief text describe the importance of Sackets Harbor to the War of 1812 and its designation as a National Historic Site under the National Park System.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: The War of 1812
A history of the War of 1812, from U.S Army historians. This comprehensive site details the full scope of the war, examining its origins, the opposing sides, early campaigns, strategic intent, the course of the war during its second and...
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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.
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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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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.
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Gala Films: The Battle of Frenchtown: The River Raisin Massacre
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.
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.
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War of 1812: Battles of Michilimackinac and Fort Dearborn, 1812
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.
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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]
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War of 1812: Battle of Queenston Heights
Read an account of the battle of Queenston Heights with links for more information.
PublicBookshelf Corporation
Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry: War of 1812
An excerpt from Volume III of "The Great Republic by the Master Historians," this one written by Theodore Roosevelt. It details Oliver Hazard Perry's victory in the Battle of Lake Erie.
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War of 1812: Shawnee Chief Tecumseh
This web page is interesting because of the links on the page, as well as the biographical information on the Shawnee leader Chief Tecumseh. The link to the Battle of the Thames, the conflict where Tecumseh died, and a sculpture of his...
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.
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Gala Film: The Niagara Campaign of 1814 Battle of Lundy's Lane
The Battle at Chippawa saw a significant American victory in the War of 1812, but Lundy's Lane brought it full circle, with the British routing the Americans. Follow all the links in the sidebar of this page to get the story of the...
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Niagara History: Battle of Lake Erie, 1813 [Pdf]
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]
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Crysler's Farm, Nov. 11, 1813: The Battle That Saved Canada
This page gives a very good description and analysis of the Battle of Crysler's Farm from the Canadian point of view.
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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.