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Battles were fought on land and sea during the War of 1812. Early in the conflict, United States forces invaded British-held Canada and also clashed with Native Americans in Tecumseh’s Confederacy. United States ships on Lake Erie and at sea scored some victories that boosted American morale.
Moscow 1812 by Adam Zamoyski is a gripping account of Napoleon's ill-fated invasion of Russia. Drawing on firsthand accounts and extensive research, Zamoyski brings to life the brutal campaign, the devastating effects of the Russian winter, and the ultimate downfall of the French army.
Description. The War of 1812 worksheet. AIM: To what extent was the War of 1812 a success? Common core-compliant worksheet focusing on the War of 1812. Contains a variety of activities that promote critical thinking, class discussion, and active engagement such as:
Included in this resource is a student copy of 10 comprehension questions including extended response questions, 10 critical thinking and analysis questions, and 5 extension activity ideas that correspond to the documentary.
The Battle of Borodino, fought on September 7, 1812, stands as one of the most significant and devastating military engagements of the Napoleonic Wars. As the French army approached the field near the small Russian village of Borodino, about seventy miles west of Moscow, the air was thick with tension and expectation.
Taking Moscow was not a strategic goal; rather, it was an operational and political prize, seizure of which would force the Russian army to fight, lose, and be destroyed.
• Decide which battle from the War of 1812 you are going to research: a. USS Constitution’s Battles . b. Battle of Bladensburg/Burning of Washington. c. Battle of Fort McHenry. d. Battle of New Orleans. • Watch the short video about that battle and fill out Part 1 of this worksheet.
