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The
War of 1812
Find
out more about the second American War of Independence.
The
War of 1812: Another American
Victory
The War of 1812 has
often been called the Revolutionary War Part II. And in many
ways, it was just that. This fun, illustrated article
examines the causes, battles, and aftermath of the
war.
The Burning of Washington, D.C.
The White House burned on August 25, 1814, the result of an attack by British forces during the War of 1812. It is the only time that the American capital was occupied by enemy forces. The British burned the Capitol and the Treasury and other buildings as well, forcing a mass exodus. President James Madison fled to a nearby Maryland town.
"Old
Ironsides": The Unsinkable
Ship
The U.S.S.
Constitution, called "Old Ironsides" because shots seemed to
bounce off its thick wooden hull, was a warhorse, capturing
more than 24 enemy ships in the War of 1812 alone.
The
War of 1812 Website
Huge site has articles, animated graphics of battles, book
reviews, quizzes, and much more!
War
of 1812.net
Site has great first-hand accounts, including the British
version of the burning of Washington, D.C.
Biography
of Isaac Brock: Hero of the
War
Don't know much about Isaac Brock? Read this biography and
see why he helped win the war.
Key
Events and Causes of the
War
Helpful table matches dates with events.
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