Chapter 9 By naigm Sep 1, 1807 Congress passed Embargo Act Period: Sep 1, 1807 to Jan 1, 1815 Capter 9 Jan 1, 1809 James Madison took office Oct 1, 1809 Embargo Act replaced with Nonintercourse Act Feb 1, 1810 War hawks want war Mar 5, 1811 Harrison marche dwit 1,000 soldier to Prophetstown Jun 20, 1812 President Madison asked Congress to declare war on Britain Oct 2, 1813 Americans gained control of Lake Erie Aug 4, 1814 THe British burn Washington Dec 20, 1814 Federalists protest in Hartford Connecticut Dec 24, 1814 Treaty of Ghent was signed Dec 29, 1814 American troops win Battle ofr Harseshoe Bend Jan 31, 1815 American win the Battle of New Orleans