The War of 1812.

  • Battle of Friedland.

    Which was faught between French and Russians.
  • The Chesapeake Affair.

    Chesapeake fired on and boarded by the HMS Leopard off Norfolk, Virginia.
  • Russia and Napoleon Make Peace.

    Russia and Napoleon make peace. Therefore, Napoleon bans trade with Great Britain.
  • Embargo Act passed by US Congress.

    Which halted trade with Foreign Nations. (Repealed in 1808.)
  • James Madison Becomes President.

    James Madison is inaugurated as president of the United States.
  • Prevost Becomes Governor-In-Chief.

    Prevost becomes Governor-In-Chief and commander of all forces in British North America.
  • Brock Becomes Lieut.Governor of Upper Canada

  • US War Congress Convenes

  • Battle of Tippecanoe.

    The United States defeats the Indians.
  • Baltimore Riots.

    Baltimore Riots start against anti-war Federalists.
  • Madison's Recommendation.

    Madison's recommendation to Congress to declare war over sailor's rights and British support of western frontier tribes.
  • House of Representatives.

    House of Representatives passes war bill.
  • Senate Passes House Bill.

    Senate passes House bill. Meanwhile, Madison signs War Bill.
  • U.S. President Madison Declares War.

    U.S. President Madison declares war with Great Britian.
  • British Victory At Frenchtown.

  • Massacre of United States.

    Massacre of the United States, wounded at at River Raisin.