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Grade 10, United States History to 1877 Std 6: Describe relations of the United States with Britain and France from 1781 to 1823, including the XYZ Affair, the War of 1812, and the Monroe Doctrine.

Lesson Plans: The War of 1812 in Alabama and the Creek War, 1813-1814: This site uses primary documents to explore background information and possible causes for the Creek War. The Battle of Horseshoe Bend - Collision of Cultures Students will Consider the complex political and cultural differences that existed between European Americans and American Indians during the early 19th century, and learn how the campaign against the Creeks increased Andrew Jackson’s popularity among American citizens, which helped him win the presidency. Turning Point in History - The War of 1812 Students will work both independently and collaboratively to determine and justify their own point of view regarding the questions: "Should the War of 1812 be considered the Second War of Independence, Why or Why not?" The Monroe Doctrine: U.S. Foreign Affairs Circa 1782-1823 Teaching with Documents-The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo This lesson explores the first test of the Monroe Doctrine. Using Primary Documents-Settlement Unit: Three lessons dealing with the statehood of Alabama. The Missouri Compromise Students will examine two primary documents: letters written by John Jay and Thomas Jefferson during the debate over the acceptance and expansion of slavery in the Missouri Territory after it applied for statehood. Working individually and then in groups, students outline and produce an editorial advocating a position on the power of Congress to regulate slavery in the new state. The American System. Students engage in a comparative analysis of the long term impact of the ideas found in the American System proposed by Henry Clay in 1824

Resources: Official British Account of the Capture of Washington, DC - Includes many additional links War of 1812-1814 Battle of New Orleans Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (National Park Service) Monroe Doctrine Alabama Virtual Library History Timelines (Alternatime) History Matters Designed for high school teachers of U.S. history courses. A gateway for web resources and other useful materials for teaching U.S. history. National Archives Digital Classroom American Memory Primary source material from the collection of the Library of Congress.
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