The time needed to complete each learning activity is presented in parentheses at each step. War of 1812, war, declarations of war, separation of powers, Constitution, Article I, Article II, Common Core, informational texts, primary sources Time Required: Government Civics Topics included in this lesson: Why and how did Congress declare war in 1812? Materials:ģ Facsimile pages of the War Manifesto of June 3, 1812Īll lesson materials Recommended Grade Levels: It also provides students with the tools to participate as a citizen in the nation’s future decisions on war. This understanding will shed light on other historical declarations of war or decisions to commit troops to combat. Examining the viewpoints of several actors in that decision, including the President, a congressional committee, and concerned citizens, allows students to gain an understanding of why and how a republic decides to fight a war. In 1812, members of Congress confronted complex issues when faced with the decision of whether to declare war for the first time under the Constitution. The document studies conducted in Activities 3 and 5 are based on Common Core State Standards. Reflecting upon their evaluations, students will consider what is worth fighting for and who, under the constitutional separation of powers, should decide questions of war. They will compare multiple perspectives to assess various rationales for whether to fight the War. Students will examine primary sources from the historical records of Congress to analyze the reasons in support of and opposed to going to war against Great Britain in 1812. 1812: Congress's First Declaration of War Under the Constitution Summary:
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