World History: 1800-1825
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The New Nation
Lessons about the beginnings of the United States of America
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Napoleon
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Early Industrial Revolution
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Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase
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John Marshall and the Supreme Court
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Madison and the War of 1812
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Simon Bolivar
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Monroe and the Missouri Compromise
The War of 1812
Readings:
The War of 1812 by Jill Mulhall
p.42-55 America’s Lost Dream
Chapters 15-16 The New Nation
Videos:
*Please note that “Crash Course” includes some innuendos/references that may not appropriate for your children.
Explore more videos at History.com.
Online Activities:
Click the image for games and interactives about the War of 1812:
CLICK HERE for interactive battlefield maps.
Click the image below for online activities from the Smithsonian:
Interactives from the USS Constitution Museum:
Activities:
We completed a reading comprehension activity I found on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Independent Reading:
Explore More:
- View the PBS Documentary of The War of 1812 – full program available online
- Explore the USS Constitution with a virtual tour.