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President Madison's 1812 War Message: A Documentary Review Lesson PlanPresident Madison's 1812 War Message: A Documentary Review Lesson Plan
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President Madison's 1812 War Message: A Documentary Review

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Students analyze primary documents to determine why President Madison believed it was important for the US to declare war with Great Britain. Students research documents on the Internet to determine President Madison's argument for going to war.

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the war of 1812

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
Year
2004
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