Pathfinder for the War of 1812 (Pathfinders feature online resources combined with McMath library resources)         ONLINE RESOURCES War of 1812  (Wikipedia) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_1812 Provides an outline of the War of 1812, as well as an overview of some of the major battles, causes, and results. A history of the War of 1812 http://www.hamilton-scourge.city.hamilton.on.ca/war1812.htm Focuses on the naval battles, the life of a sailor in the War and the settlements in Canada around the Great Lakes that were affected. Key Events and Causes: War of 1812 http://home.earthlink.net/~gfeldmeth/chart.1812.html Provides a chart, useful for a timeline, of the key events of the War of 1812. The War of 1812 http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/ENGLISH/exhibits/1812/index.html An excellent site, providing an outline, and information on the War of 1812 and its effects on Upper Canada (Ontario).  Includes illustrations and a chronology.         BOOKS IN McMATH LIBRARY 971.03 TUR              The War of 1812 : the war that both sides won 971.034 BEG             Isaac Brock : larger than life 971.034 BER             The capture of Detroit 971.034 BER             The death of Isaac Brock 971.034 CAR             The War of 1812 : second fight for independence           971.034 GAY             War of 1812  971.034 GRE             The War of 1812 971.034 LIV             The defenders 971.034 TUR             The War of 1812 : the war for Canada PB IBB +                1812 : Jeremy and the General PLEASE NOTE:  Some of the sources listed above are American in origin.         VIDEOS IN McMATH LIBRARY VHS 971 ORI             Struggle for survival [videorecording]           VHS 971.03 LIV  1812 the forgotten war [kit]. VHS 971.034 COW The cow that never was [videorecording]. SEE ALSO  Canadian history in the 19th Century This page is created and maintained by Ms. B. Knoepfel (Teacher-Librarian), McMath Secondary School.   Updated March 2007.