The War of 1812 was fought from 1812 to 1815 between the United States and Great Britain over Britain's violation of maritime law.It was fought, to a great extent, in Canada, though it most certainly spilled over into the U.S. It was during this war that the British set fire to, among other places, the White House and the Capitol.
Recommended Resources
This is a digital collection consisting of material belonging to the Library of Congress about the War of 1812.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/1812/
American Military History: The War of 1812
Written by the Office of the Chief of Military History of the United States Army, this account of the War of 1812 goes into the origins of the war, the strategic pattern, the various campaigns, and the Battle of New Orleans.
http://www.history.army.mil/books/AMH/AMH-06.htm
This extensive web site has three dozen sections, including Hull's invasion of Canada, the Battle of Raisin River, the captures of Fort George and Fort Niagara, the attack of Fort Mims by the Creeks, and the Treaty of Ghent.
http://www.historycentral.com/1812/Index.html
Presents an in-depth look at the War of 1812, in writing as well as the numerous videos provided, including videos about James Madison and the war, Dolley Madison saving Washington's portrait, Andrew Jackson's defense in New Orleans, and the Accounts Receivable book which was seized.
http://www.history.com/topics/war-of-1812
Key Events & Causes: War of 1812
Displays a simplified chart which sets forth the numerous causes and events of the war by event, date, location, and significance.
http://home.earthlink.net/~gfeldmeth/chart.1812.html
Contains news and articles about the War of 1812, including topics such as the siege of Fort Erie, the American burning of Newark, and the mutiny at Fort McKay.
http://www.warof1812.ca/
