Important Dates

By Kyle L
  • Congress Passed the Embargo Act.

    Congress Passed the Embargo Act.

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    Important Dates

  • James Madison Becomes President.

    James Madison Becomes President.

  • Embargo Act replaced with Nonintercourse Act.

    Embargo Act replaced with Nonintercourse Act.

  • The War Hawks want war.

    The War Hawks want war.

  • Harrison marched with 1,000 soldiers to Prophetstown.

    Harrison marched with 1,000 soldiers to Prophetstown.

  • President James Madison asked Congress to declare war on Great Britain.

    President James Madison asked Congress to declare war on Great Britain.

  • The Americans gain control of Lake Erie.

    The Americans gain control of Lake Erie.

  • The British Burn Washington.

    The British Burn Washington.

  • The American troops win the Battle of Horseshoe Bend.

    The American troops win the Battle of Horseshoe Bend.

  • Federalists protest in Hartford Connecticut.

    Federalists protest in Hartford Connecticut.

  • The Treaty of Ghent was signed.

    The Treaty of Ghent was signed.

  • The Americans win the Battle of New Orleans.

    The Americans win the Battle of New Orleans.