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Digital History

Digital History: Jeffersonians in Office [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great overview of both the Jefferson Administration and the Madison administration. Read about the Louisiana Purchase, trade problems, the War of 1812, and the downfall of the Federalists. A great resource. [pdf]
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: John Caldwell Calhoun

For Students 9th - 10th
This biographical resource on John Calhoun points out Calhoun's resignation, the first vice-president to resign from active office. Calhoun opposed Jackson's affirmative stand on the Tariff of 1828 which favored the Industrial North over...
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Digital History

Digital History: A Second War of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of the lead-up to the War of 1812. Find out who supported it and why.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
The official White House biography of James Madison, the father of the constitution.
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Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
This Khan Academy resource provides information about the War of 1812, including the surround issues before and after the fighting of it.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Diplomatic Challenges in an Age of European War

For Students 5th - 8th
Both the British and French challenged American sovereignty and neutrality on the high seas. Read about the solution favored by Thomas Jefferson, but despised by the American shippers. See why this a cause of the War of 1812, along with...