The War of 1812 By tjj035 Period: Jun 1, 1812 to Aug 31, 1812 Baltimore riots. Jun 18, 1812 USA declares war on Great Britan. Jul 1, 1812 USA doubles customs duties. Aug 15, 1812 Fort Dearborn massacre. Nov 23, 1812 America retreats from Canada. Dec 3, 1812 Wiliam Eustis resigns as Secretary of War. Jan 22, 1813 Battle of Frenchtown Feb 24, 1813 Hornet defeats HMS Peacock Mar 30, 1813 British blockade extended from Long Island to the Missippi. Apr 27, 1813 Americans capture York. (Toronto) May 3, 1813 British burn Havre de Grace. May 27, 1813 Americans capture Fort George. Jun 22, 1813 Battle of Norfolk. Oct 5, 1813 Battle of the Tames. Nov 11, 1813 Battle of Chrysler's farm. Dec 18, 1813 Fort Niagra ocupied by the British. Period: Mar 27, 1814 to Mar 28, 1814 Battle of Horseshoe bend. Period: Apr 25, 1814 to May 30, 1814 British extend blockade to New England. Jul 3, 1814 Americans capture Fort Erie. Period: Aug 24, 1814 to Aug 25, 1814 British burn Washington. Sep 13, 1814 Francis Scott Key writes the Star Spangled Banner. Period: Sep 13, 1814 to Sep 14, 1814 British bombard Fort McHenry. Jan 8, 1815 Americans defeat British in the Battle of New Orleans. Feb 17, 1815 Radifications of the peace treaty.