Social Studies Timeline By kwynja Oct 19, 1807 Congress passed Embargo Act Period: Oct 19, 1807 to Jan 8, 1815 1807-Jan. 8, 1815 Oct 19, 1809 Embargo Act replaced with Nonintercourse Act Oct 31, 1809 James Madison took office Oct 19, 1810 War hawks want war Sep 19, 1811 Harrison marched with 1,000 soldiers to Prophetstown Jun 19, 1812 President Madison asked Congress to declare war on Britain Oct 19, 1813 Americans gained control of Lake Erie Mar 19, 1814 American troops win Battle of Horseshoe Bend Aug 19, 1814 The British burn Washington Dec 14, 1814 Federalists protest in Hartford Connecticut Dec 24, 1814 Treaty of Ghent was signed Jan 8, 1815 Americans win the Battle of New Orleans
