war of 1812

A biography of the American lawyer and poet who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner which became our national anthem.

Describes the causes of the War of 1812, the burning of Washington, and the impact of the war on the future of the nation.

During the War of 1812, Rebecca and Abigail Bates save their town's ships from the British by playing "Yankee Doodle" on a fife and drum to simulate the approach of American troops.

Discusses the causes, events, campaigns, personalities, and aftermath of the War of 1812.