war of 1812

Describes the events leading up to the War of 1812 and the opposing positions of U.S. congressmen John Calhoun and John Randolph on the impending conflict, and presents their key speeches to the House of Representatives on the subject.

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

Provides a history and words to all four verses of the song called "The Star-Spangled Banner," which became the national anthem of the United States in 1931. Includes directions for making a star-spangled banner.

A simple description of how, during the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key came to write the poem that became the national anthem.

Provides an overview of the causes of the War of 1812, looks at various aspects of the conflict, including Thomas Jefferson's attempts to use sanctions as a diplomatic tool, U.S.-Indian relations, the struggles of the U.S. to fight and bankroll the war, and the Treaty of Ghent which ended the war, and includes biographies, a time line, and primary source documents.

Describes the War of 1812, including its prelude, battles and campaigns, conclusion, and aftermath.

An account of the writing of the "Star-Spangled Banner," telling why lawyer and poet Francis Scott Key was behind enemy lines at the time he wrote the lyrics to what became the national anthem.

A history of the U.S. from the Constitution and the Washington administration through the War of 1812.

Discusses people involved in the War of 1812, including Andrew Jackson, Chief Tecumseh, and Isaac Brock.

Discusses the causes of the War of 1812, in which the United States fought Great Britain and its provinces in Canada.