Major Figures in the War of 1812
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The War of 1812: “Mr. Madison’s War”
Lesson Plans by Richard Cleggett
The War of 1812, sometimes referred to as America’s “second war of independence” or “Mr. Madison’s War”, saw the young nation once again squaring off against the mighty Great Britain. Learn more and engage students with lessons and activities with Storyboard That.
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War of 1812 Summary of Major Figures - Andrew Jackson, James Madison and more
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- JAMES MADISON
- WHO: James Madison President of the United States SIGNIFICANCE: Served as president, and declared war on Great Britain on June 18th, 1812. Was run out of the capital by British attacks INTERESTING FACT #1: Madison was forced to flee the White House as the British aimed to attack the capital. The White House burned down. INTERESTING FACT #2: Before the White House was destroyed, Madison's wife, Dolly Madison, saved key government documents as well as a portrait of George Washington.
- WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON
- WHO: SIGNIFICANCE: INTERESTING FACT #1: INTERESTING FACT #2:
- JOHN C. CALHOUN
- WHO: SIGNIFICANCE: INTERESTING FACT #1: INTERESTING FACT #2:
- TECUMSEH
- WHO: SIGNIFICANCE: INTERESTING FACT #1: INTERESTING FACT #2:
- ISAAC BROCK
- WHO: SIGNIFICANCE: INTERESTING FACT #1: INTERESTING FACT #2:
- ANDREW JACKSON
- WHO: SIGNIFICANCE: INTERESTING FACT #1: INTERESTING FACT #2:
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