Timeline #2 By codyh Dec 22, 1807 Congress passed Embargo Act Period: Dec 22, 1807 to Jan 8, 1815 Timeline #2 Mar 1, 1809 Embargo Act replaced with Nonintercourse Act Mar 4, 1809 James Madison took office Nov 5, 1810 War Hawks want war Nov 7, 1811 Harrison marched with 1,000 soldier to Prophetstown Jun 1, 1812 President Madison asked congress to declare war on Britain Jun 18, 1812 Federalists protest in Hartford Connecticut Jun 18, 1813 Americans gained control of Lake Erie Mar 27, 1814 American troops win Battle of Horseshoe Bend Aug 24, 1814 The British burn Washington Dec 24, 1814 Treaty of Ghent was signed Jan 8, 1815 Americans win the Battle of New Orleans