3. The Second American Revolution (Student Copy)

C3: D2.His.1.9-12. Evaluate how historical events and developments were shaped by unique circumstances of time and place as well as broader historical contexts. C3: D2.His.12.9-12. Use questions generated about multiple historical sources to pursue further inquiry and investigate additional sources.

• Students will determine why the War of 1812 became known as the Second American Revolution.

Why did Native Americans join the British in the War of 1812?

• Examine the World Map, 1812.
• What references can you find about Native American populations living in the frontier?
• With the Details button underlined, click the button, Show Contents of Map (Content).
• Click the check box to the left of the layer name, Territories And States (1811).
• Turn on the layer, Territory And State Borders (1811).
• What changes occurred to the amount of U.S. land?

What events preceded and may have led to the War of 1812?

• Click Bookmarks button. Select Tecumseh’s War.
• Turn on the layer, Tecumseh’s Territory.
• Describe Tecumseh’s lands.
• Turn on the Rivers, Lakes, Tecumseh’s Heritage, Native American Villages, and both fort layers. Describe the fort and village distribution.
• Turn on the layer, Treaty Lines. Why were there battles between the U.S. and Native American in this region?

Where did battles in the War of 1812 occur?

• Click Bookmarks. Select War of 1812.
• Turn on the layer, War of 1812 Regions.
• Where are the regions of confrontation between the British and Americans?
• Turn on the War Of 1812 Key Battles layer.
• Where did other battles occur?

Where and why were the battles fought?

• Why did the American Indians fight alongside the British against the Americans in the northern battles?
• Why did the British engage in battles along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River?
• Why would the British attack Washington, D.C. and Baltimore?
• What was the importance of winning battles in the south?

Why was the War of 1812 important?

• What is the date for the Treaty of Ghent?
• When and where was the last battle fought?
• Why was this battle fought after the Treaty?
• Whom did the Americans defeat?
• Why was this war referred to as the “Second American Revolution”?

• Tables are only available for certain map layers.
• With the Details button underlined, click the button Show Contents of Map.
• Click the button, Show Table, beneath the layer name
• Click on field name (top row).
• Choose sort ascending or descending.

• At the top of the map, click Bookmarks button.
• Choose your bookmark; the map will zoom to that point.

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THEN TRY THIS...

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• The Americans by McDougal Littell — Chapter 6
• America: Pathways to the Present by Prentice Hall — Chapter 4

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