The War of 1812

Impress on U.S. sailors.

Dec 11, 1803

British impress U.S. sailors.

The American ship Chesapeake is fired upon by the British ship Leopard causing an international incident.

Jun 12, 1807

Chesapeake is fired upon by the British ship Leopard

James Madison is inaugurated President of the United States.

Mar 12, 1809

James Madison is inaugurated President

War Congress convenes.The Battle of Tippecanoe (in present-day Indiana), considered the first battle of the War of 1812, takes place between Tecumseh's brother, The Prophet, and William Henry Harrison's army

Nov 12, 1811

The Battle of Tippecanoe

America declares war on Great Britain

Jun 12, 1812

America declares war on Great Britain

Riots break out in Baltimore in protest of the war.

Jun 12, 1812

Riots break out in Baltimore in protest of the war.

The British force the surrender of Fort Michilimackinac (in present-day Michigan).

Jul 12, 1812

The British force the surrender of Fort Michilimackinac

General William Hull enters Canada. This is the first of three failed attempts made by the U.S. to invade Canada

Jul 13, 1812

General William Hull enters Canada. This is the first of three failed attempts made by the U.S. to invade Canada

General William Hull surrenders to General Isaac Brock at Detroit.

Aug 12, 1812

General William Hull surrenders

General Isaac Brock is killed at the Battle of Queenston Heights (Canada).

Oct 12, 1812

General Isaac Brock is killed

U.S. troops capture and burn the city of York (present-day Toronto)

Apr 12, 1813

U.S. troops capture and burn the city of York

The siege of Fort Meigs (present-day Ohio).

May 13, 1813

The siege of Fort Meigs (present-day Ohio).

Captain Perry defeats the British at the Battle of Lake Erie.

Sep 12, 1813

Battle of Lake Erie.

The warrior Tecumseh is killed at the Battle of the Thames (Canada).

Oct 12, 1813

Battle of the Thames

The Battle of Crysler's Farm (Canada).

Nov 12, 1813

The Battle of Crysler's

The Battle of Chippawa (Canada).

Jul 12, 1814

The Battle of Chippawa (Canada).

The Battle of Lundy's Lane (present-day Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada).

Jul 12, 1814

The Battle of Lundy's Lane

Peace negotiations begin in Ghent.

Aug 13, 1814

Treaty of Ghent

Andrew Jackson defeats the British at the Battle of New Orleans.

Jan 13, 1815

battle of new orleans

he Peace Treaty is ratified and President Madison declares the war over

Feb 13, 1815

he Peace Treaty is ratified and President Madison declares the war over