War of 1812 By Faze_Cashew Jan 1, 1803 The british begin to impress American sailors Jan 1, 1806 James Madison delivers a report of the impressment of sailors Dec 1, 1807 Thomas Jefferson imposes an embargo on Great Britian. It causes a disaster for american merchants Mar 1, 1809 James Madison is inaugurated President os the US Nov 1, 1809 War congress convenes The battle of tippecanoe, considered the first battle of the War of 1812, takes place between tecumseh's brother Jun 1, 1812 American declares war on great Britian Aug 1, 1812 Roits break out in Baltimore in protest of the war Aug 1, 1812 General William Hull surrenders to General Isaac Brock Apr 1, 1813 us troops capture and burn the city of York May 1, 1813 The siege of Fort Meigs Sep 1, 1813 Captin Perry defeats the Britsh at the battle of Lake Erie Aug 1, 1814 The britsh burm down Washing DC Sep 1, 1814 Battle of Plattsburg is a major victory for americans Fort McHerny is where Francis scott Key wrote the star spanled banner Dec 1, 1814 The treaty of Ghent Jan 1, 1815 Andrew Jackson defeats the Britsh at the Battle of New Orleans Feb 1, 1815 The peace Treaty is ratified and President Madison declares war is over