The War of 1812

Historical Context

Fort McHenry FlagPhotograph of flag that flew over Fort McHenry, National Star Spangled Banner Centennial, Baltimore, Maryland (September 6-13, 1914). Retrieved 2/23/2014 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fort_McHenry_flag.jpg.

Battle of WaterlooSadler, William II. Battle of Waterloo (before 1839). Retrieved 2/23/2014 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Battle_of_Waterloo_1815.PNG.

Ogambre (Embargo)

Political Cartoon from 1807 attacking the Embargo of 1807. CCO Retrieved on 2http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072900423/student_view0/chapter7/image_quiz.html.

The Press GangClennell, Luke. The Press Gang. 1812. Retrieved 2/23/2014 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Luke_Clennell02.jpg.

The Chesapeake-Leonard Affair

Couzzens, Fred S. “The Chesapeake-Leonard Incident.” Drawing 1897. Retrieved 2/23/2014 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Leopardchesapeake.jpg.

American-Canadian Border Conflicts in War of 1812

Map of Northern Theatre of War of 1812, retrieved 2/23/2014 from

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The Battle of Lake ErieWilliam Henry Powell, Oil on Canvas, (1873) United States Senate Gallery, retrieved 2/23/2014 from http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/01/Battle_erie.jpg.

President Madison and Henry Clay

Photo of painting by Vanderlin, J. James Madison. 1816. P.D. White House Historical Collection retrieved on 2/23/2104 at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:James_Madison.jpg

Photo of painting by Jouett, Matthew. Henry Clay. 1819 P.D. courtesy of Transylvania University retrieved on 2/23/2014 at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Henry_Clay.JPG

Secret Journal of the Hartford Convention

New England States met in secret to from December 14, 1814 to January 5, 1815 to discuss secession from the Union and agreeing to a separate peace with Great Britain.

Secret Journal of the Hartford Convention. 1823 P.D. retrieved on 2/23/2014 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartford_Convention