War of 1812 By Cody Johnson May 18, 1803 Britian and France Go to War Jul 4, 1803 Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase Period: Jul 4, 1803 to Jan 8, 1815 War of 1812 Mar 4, 1809 Madison Elected President Jun 1, 1812 Madison Declares War of 1812 Mar 27, 1814 Battle of Horseshoe Bend Aug 24, 1814 Burning of Washington Dec 24, 1814 Treaty of Ghent Jan 8, 1815 Battle of New Orleans
