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Title: War of 1812 Webquest

Historical Background: Conditions prior to the War of 1812 once again drew Great Britain and America into conflict. British impressment of Americans and the seizing of cargo caused America to exert her newfound independence and flex her muscle against her former mother country. By the end of the war in 1815, little had been gained. Yet this conflict became known as the Second American Revolution as America further solidified and defended her boundaries as an independent nation, growing in power and confidence.

Directions for the Assignment:

1. Students should follow these steps to access the webquest:

· Go to the following website: http://library.bhbl.neric.org/msweb/

· At this site, click on “Library Lessons”

· Click on “War of 1812 Webquest”

· Tell students to read the questions and then “right click” on the blue web link. Choose “Open in new window.” Students will then be able to “click and drag” the questions alongside the website containing the answers.

2. The student will then use the information gained through the webquest to create a War of 1812 web.

Questions Answer Sheet

War of 1812 WEBQUEST

NOTE: If there is trouble linking to the websites, follow these questions.

1. Look at the picture at the following website. This is an example of British impressment of American soldiers, which was a cause of the War of 1812. http://encarta.msn.com/media_461520729_761576510_-1_1/impressment_of_american_sailors.html

A. Write a definition of impressment, based on what you see in the picture?

2. What President asked Congress to declare war on Great Britain?

http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/jm4.html

3. This President is pictured in an editorial cartoon at the following link. (NOTE: “Brother Jonathan” is an early reference to the United States and “John Bull” is a reference to a British cartoon figure similar to our “Uncle Sam.”)

http://memory.loc.gov/service/pnp/cph/3b50000/3b52000/3b52600/3b52637r.jpg

A. Describe what you think is happening in this cartoon.

B. Do you think the cartoonist is American or British? Why?

4. With the exception of the Battle of New Orleans, in what area of the United States did most of the battles during the War of 1812 take place?

http://images.encarta.msn.com/xrefmedia/aencmed/targets/maps/mhi/T014840A.gif

5. A famous quote from the War of 1812 was

“We have met the enemy and they are ours.”

Click on the following link and write who said this quote and why he said it.

http://encarta.msn.com/media_461538750/Commodore_Perry_War_of_1812.html

6. What major US city was attacked and burned during the War of 1812?

http://www.h-net.org/~dclist/graphics/warof1812.jpg

7. During the War of 1812, an important and well-known American song was written during the Battle of Fort McHenry. Here are three questions about this significant song.

http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/nmah/starflag.htm

A. What song was written during the War of 1812?

B. Who was the composer of this song?

C. How many states were part of the United States at the time of the War of 1812?

8. An American ship that was important during the War of 1812 was the USS Constitution. Its nickname was “Old Ironsides.” Go to the following website and answer these two questions.

http://www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org/collections/FAQ_nickname.htm

A. How did this ship get the nickname, “Old Ironsides?”

B. What building materials were used to construct “Old Ironsides?”

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Worksheet: Battles of 1812 & Internet Games

(This Worksheet should be the first one completed. It includes questions from Battles and Games.

Student Objectives: Students will:

Be able to accurately research and answer questions concerning battles leading up to the British storm on Fort McHenry.
Participate in Internet based study games developed from topics related to the War of 1812.

Worksheet:
War of 1812 WEBQUEST

Directions: Read the question and provide your answer in the space given based on your research of the battles and the results of the two study games. Once you have each of the questioned answered save this worksheet in your student folder.

Battle of Tippecanoe
1. Name one reason for why the Battle of Tippecanoe was significant to the War of 1812.

2. What happened at the end of the Battle of Tippecanoe?

The Capture of Fort Niagara
3. According to the map where was Fort Niagara located?

4. What orders did General George McClure give to the other American troops as they were retreating from Fort Niagara?

5. Why did he give these orders?

Battle of New Orleans
6. After the Napoleonic Wars had come to and end, where was the target for strike set?

7. Who was the American forces General during this war?

8. What was the outcome of this war?

Beat the British- The War of 1812 tic-tac-toe Game
9. After selecting level 3, how many time did you Beat the British in the tic-tac-toe war game?

Old Ironsides: The Unsinkable ship
10. Why can the USS Constitution be called a national ship?

11. Why was she important to the War of 1812?

12. Why was she nicknamed "Old Ironsides"?

War of 1812: Word Search

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