The dates in History By rachelstorey Period: Oct 18, 1807 to Jan 18, 1815 Important dates Oct 18, 1809 Embargo ActReplaced with Nonintercourse Act Oct 19, 1809 James Madison rook office Oct 20, 1809 Embargo Act replaced with Nonintercourse Act Oct 19, 1810 War hawks want war Oct 19, 1811 Harrison marched 1,000 soldier to Prophetstown Jun 19, 1812 President Madison asked Congress to declare war on Britain Oct 19, 1813 Americans gained control of Lake Erie Jun 19, 1814 The British burn Washington Oct 19, 1814 American troops win Battle of Horseshoe Bend Dec 19, 1814 Federalists protest in Hartford Connecticut Dec 24, 1814 Treaty of Ghent was signed Jan 19, 1815 Americans win the Battle of New Orleans