A declaration of war against Great Britain puts the new nation at great risk but it forges ahead against the odds and the War of 1812 begins.

American soldiers and sailors tell their personal experiences in the War of 1812.

Discusses the causes, events, campaigns, personalities, and aftermath of the War of 1812.

The Primary Sources series is the winner of the 2015 Academics' Choice Awards for the 2015 Smart Book Award in recognition of mind-building excellence. The War of 1812 Primary Sources is a pack of 20 primary source documents and is printed on sturdy 8.5" X 11" cardstock.

When President James Madison declared war on Great Britain for a second time, the War of 1812 began. Problems started when America sent ships out to sea to trade with other countries. The war eventually ended, and the Treaty of Ghent was signed. America earned the respect of the British as a free, independent nation.

"This is a comprehensive research guide to the careers and manuscript sources for President and Commander-in-Chief James Madison, his secretaries of war, major generals, brigadier generals, departments and regiments during the War of 1812. Each unit has a history and a listing of resources. A directory of manuscript repositories and their addresses is included"--Provided by publisher.