The War of 1812 By Dimitri.long Dec 11, 1803 Impress on U.S. sailors. British impress U.S. sailors. Jun 12, 1807 The American ship Chesapeake is fired upon by the British ship Leopard causing an international incident. Chesapeake is fired upon by the British ship Leopard Mar 12, 1809 James Madison is inaugurated President of the United States. James Madison is inaugurated President Nov 12, 1811 War Congress convenes.The Battle of Tippecanoe (in present-day Indiana), considered the first battle of the War of 1812, takes place between Tecumseh's brother, The Prophet, and William Henry Harrison's army The Battle of Tippecanoe Jun 12, 1812 America declares war on Great Britain America declares war on Great Britain Jun 12, 1812 Riots break out in Baltimore in protest of the war. Riots break out in Baltimore in protest of the war. Jul 12, 1812 The British force the surrender of Fort Michilimackinac (in present-day Michigan). The British force the surrender of Fort Michilimackinac Jul 13, 1812 General William Hull enters Canada. This is the first of three failed attempts made by the U.S. to invade Canada General William Hull enters Canada. This is the first of three failed attempts made by the U.S. to invade Canada Aug 12, 1812 General William Hull surrenders to General Isaac Brock at Detroit. General William Hull surrenders Oct 12, 1812 General Isaac Brock is killed at the Battle of Queenston Heights (Canada). General Isaac Brock is killed Apr 12, 1813 U.S. troops capture and burn the city of York (present-day Toronto) U.S. troops capture and burn the city of York May 13, 1813 The siege of Fort Meigs (present-day Ohio). The siege of Fort Meigs (present-day Ohio). Sep 12, 1813 Captain Perry defeats the British at the Battle of Lake Erie. Battle of Lake Erie. Oct 12, 1813 The warrior Tecumseh is killed at the Battle of the Thames (Canada). Battle of the Thames Nov 12, 1813 The Battle of Crysler's Farm (Canada). The Battle of Crysler's Jul 12, 1814 The Battle of Chippawa (Canada). The Battle of Chippawa (Canada). Jul 12, 1814 The Battle of Lundy's Lane (present-day Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada). The Battle of Lundy's Lane Aug 13, 1814 Peace negotiations begin in Ghent. Treaty of Ghent Jan 13, 1815 Andrew Jackson defeats the British at the Battle of New Orleans. battle of new orleans Feb 13, 1815 he Peace Treaty is ratified and President Madison declares the war over he Peace Treaty is ratified and President Madison declares the war over
