The War of 1812: Causes and Outcome

Explore both the causes and outcomes experienced by participants in the War of 1812 with this two-page social studies worksheet! The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States on one side and Britain and its Native American allies on the other. This worksheet, designed for middle school learners, invites students to read and review short passages and maps to learn about the motivations and outcomes of the war. Then they will use the information to describe the motivations and gains/losses of each participant, including Great Britain, the United States, and Native American Nations. After completing this worksheet, teachers can prompt students to discuss which participant benefited the most from the War of 1812 and which group lost the most.