What impacts did the War of 1812 have on the Chesapeake region? Objective Students will explain how the physical features of a place affect the way people engage in conflict by analyzing and comparing the geographic characteristics and War of 1812 battles of Washington, DC and Baltimore. Preparation Copies of map and illustrations for each group of students Copies of student workbook for each student or group of students. Full PDF of lesson plan contains teacher's guide and answer key. Materials Lesson Plan Download Lesson Plan Procedure Motivation: Teacher shows students an image of the Battl Duration: 60 Minutes Essential Question What impacts did the War of 1812 have on the Chesapeake region? Objective Students will explain how the physical features of a place affect the way people engage in conflict by analyzing and comparing the geographic characteristics and War of 1812 battles of Washington,.