An alternative for those students who are unfamiliar with primary sources may be assessing notes taken during the reading to be used later as an open-notebook quiz. Primary sources may also be incorporated into a larger paper, student presentation, or class discussion led by student based questions. Traditional assessments can include a variety of quizzes (multiple choice or fill in), an essay, or a short paper highlighting all three documents. In this project, documents are digitized with transcriptions and annotations, as well as with other user-friendly elements, that will help both teachers and students to better understand the materials in the lesson.Ī variety of traditional assessment styles can be applied to these readings. The unit and lesson plan are a part of Preserving American Freedom, which presents and interprets fifty of the treasured documents within the vast catalog of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Historical causation involves motives, reasons, and consequences that result in events and actions.Īnalyze historical causation for a specific event.Įxplain why certain writings, oral traditions, material artifacts, architecture, and historic places have been maintained in the present and given for the benefits of future generations. The United States has chosen writings, material artifacts, and historic sites to identify a common cultural heritage. What role does analysis have in historical construction? What document or artifact best summarizes the United States and why? The war produced many famous generals, politicians, and presidents, but arguably the most recognizable remnant of the War of 1812 is "The Star-Spangled Banner," written by Francis Scott Key. The War of 1812 came to end in 1815 with the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent. During the attack, Francis Scott Key penned his famous poem " The Star-Spangled Banner," known today as the national anthem of the United States. In Baltimore Harbor, Fort McHenry endured over twenty-four hours of bombing but did not surrender to the British, who withdrew their attack. The British attacked Baltimore in September. In August 1814, the British set fire to the Capitol building and the White House in Washington, D.C. Several international factors led President James Madison to declare war after years of failed negotiations and laws aimed at preventing another conflict with the British.Įarly in the war, the United States launched a series of attacks in hopes of attaining a quick victory unfortunately, they were met with strong British resistance in Canada. On June 1, 1812, the United States of America declared war on the British.
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