Timeline: 1812 Timeline | Timetoast

Jun 1, 1812

Baltimore Riots start against anti-war Federalists

Madison's recommendation to Congress to declare war over sailor's rights and British support of western frontier tribes.
Period: Jun 1, 1812 to Dec 31, 1837

1812-1837

1812-1837
Jun 4, 1812

House of Representatives passes war bill
Jun 19, 1812

U.S. President Madison declares war or Great Britain.
Jul 18, 1812

Senate passes House bill Madison signs War Bill.
Feb 22, 1813

British capture Ogdensbur
May 27, 1813

U.S. troops capture Fort George; British troops retreat toward Burlington.
Jul 20, 1813

U.S. victory at Goose Creek.
Aug 24, 1813

Prevost leads attack on U.S. piquets ou George; U.S.decline large scale engagement
Dec 10, 1813

U.S. army abandons Fort George and burns town of Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake).
Jan 24, 1814

Battle of Enotachopco
Apr 25, 1814

Royal Navy extends blockade to New England
May 30, 1814

British blockade extended to include New England.