Most of this lesson has focused on the various campaigns from the War of the 1812. It has highlighted the fighting along the U.S.-Canadian border, up the Chesapeake Bay, and against New Orleans. While some of the battles from these campaigns were covered throughout the lesson, many of the battles were not.
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| The Battle of Queenston Heights | The H.M.S. Shannon leading the captured American frigate U.S.S. Chesapeake into Halifax Harbour, Nova Scotia, in 1813. |
Take some time to explore one of the other land or naval battles from the War of 1812 that are not covered in this lesson. Then choose an approach to highlight the results of your research. Click the Activity Button below to access a worksheet that will guide you through the process. When you have completed the project, submit both the worksheet and the final project to your teacher.
| Points | Criteria | |
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| Use of Sources 2 Points |
1 | The sources that you used to learn about a naval or land battle were reliable web sites or articles. |
| 1 | You listed sources for all of the information you found. | |
| Analysis 4 Points |
2 | Your notes on your chosen battle are extensive enough to provide plenty of content for your annotated battle map, diary entry, or newspaper article. |
| 2 | Your notes are relevant to the questions posed at the various stages of your research. | |
| Evidence 4 Points |
2 | Your annotated battle map, diary entry, or newspaper article accurately represents the story of the battle from start to finish. |
| 2 | Your annotated battle map, diary entry, or newspaper article includes sufficient detail to communicate its message effectively. |
