A collection of primary sources that explore the War of 1812.

Article on James Madison's presidency including comprehensive material on 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.

A comprehensive resource featuring historical facts of the War of 1812, interactive maps and games, biographies, and other details to enhance studying the significant war.

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.

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.

As part of a series on the War of 1812 battleground sites in New York, this brief video and accompanying text feature the Battle of Plattsburgh and cite its significance as an American victory in the war.

Multi-media module with multiple videos, links to learning resources and museums as well as activities for teachers and students who want to learn about the War of 1812.

Essay on the history of the fortification of New York harbor and its significance as a line of defense in the War of 1812.

A one minute video and two primary source accounts of the burning of Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812. Students can read text of a British soldier's account as well as a letter on the topic written by Dolley Madison to her sister.

Brief overview through video and text of the Battle of Baltimore as the turning point in the War of 1812 and place where Francis Scott Key penned the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner.

A chronology of events that occurred in Jefferson's administration as well as Madison's the resulted in the War of 1812.

Part of a New York state series about historic War of 1812 battleground sites. One minute video and accompanying text on the historic significance of Oswego, New York as a point on supply route from New York City to Fort Ontario.

Learning module on the War of 1812 with video tutorial, interactive practice and review game, and assessment.

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.

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.

Highlights from the Battle of New Orleans and subsequent Treaty of Ghent through text and short video. [1:01]

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.

The Hamilton and Scourge were two American schooners used and sank during the War of 1812. Both currently rest on the bottom of Lake Ontario. Background about the War of 1812, as well as how these ships were used is provided. In...

This is a chapter from the John Kendall book the "History of New Orleans" that looks at the Battle of New Orleans, one of the last combats between the British and Americans during the War of 1812. It is advanced in content and style,...

Brief description through text and video of the capture of Fort Niagara and the commissioning of the Star Spangled Banner.

Text of the declaration of war which brought the United States into the War of 1812.

A brief overview of the Jeffersonian Era up through 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...