Summary
The story of the War of 1812 between the young United States and Britain — including the burning of the White House and the writing of the national anthem.
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Describes a war, including the burning of the White House; kept brief and non-graphic.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
The story of the War of 1812 between the young United States and Britain — including the burning of the White House and the writing of the national anthem.
- Why did the United States and Britain go to war again in 1812?
- What surprising things happened during this war?
- How can a country grow stronger even after a hard conflict?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: conflict, anthem, independence.
Try it: The anthem was written during this war. Read its first line and picture the scene it describes.