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31 sie 2017 · Since then, the department has produced over six atlases and more than 1,000 maps, encompassing not only America’s wars but global conflicts as well. In keeping abreast with today's technology, the Department of History provides these maps on the internet as part of the department's outreach program.
The War of 1812 is somewhat a forgotten war in American history. However, it is integral to the early years of the modern United States and is sometimes called the second part of the War for Independence. This map set was created so that teachers could cover the causes and legacy of the war in a few lessons using primary sources and inquiry.
The war of 1812 was a violent 3 year long war that was fought in North America.
The War of 1812, as an interactive map.
This section features a War of 1812 Interactive battles map and associated articles on the War of 1812 and its causes and effects.
War of 1812 Animated Map Gallery. Battle of Baltimore – September 12-14, 1814. Battle of Bladensburg – August 24, 1814. Battle of Caulks Field – August 30-31, 1814. Chesapeake Campaigns, 1813-1814.
The War of 1812 remains a paradox for Americans. An ill-conceived conflict with a world power could have spelled doom for a struggling young republic. Instead, it launched the United States into a dynamic new era.
