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Use the information provided on the map on the back to answer the following questions: What two major bodies of water are listed on the map? (2 point each) What two battles occurred after the war ended in 1814? (3 point each)
The War of 1812 facts and information activity worksheet pack and fact file. Includes 5 activities aimed at students 11-14 years old (KS3) & 5 activities aimed at students 14-16 year old (GCSE). Great for home study or to use within the classroom environment.
Jefferson hoped the embargo would affect the economies of Britain and France and force both nations to lift their restrictions on American commerce and end im-pressment. But the embargo hurt the American economy more than those of Britain and France. The call for war also came from another group of Americans.
In the following class, give students a chance to reconsider their position by reading the student handout, Chronology of War, and answering the questions on the Advantage: Follow-up Questions worksheet. As a class, discuss the different positions and what factors led to advantages for both sides.
A lesson plan for use in middle and high school classrooms. 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.
Nevertheless, the Federalists claimed that the war was ruining the economy. With a possibility of secession from the Union in the background, the convention proposed a series of constitutional amendments that would protect New England interests.
Outcome of the battle (who won and what did they gain from victory): How did the outcome of the battle effect how American citizens viewed the British navy? Extra Credit: (2 pts) What future American President took a leading role in this battle?
