War of 1812 By Thatertot36 May 18, 1803 Britain and France go to war Jul 4, 1803 louisiana purchase Period: Jul 4, 1803 to Jan 8, 1815 War of 1812 Mar 4, 1809 James Madison elected president Jan 1, 1812 Madison DeclaredWar of 1812 Mar 27, 1814 Battle of horseshoe Bend Aug 24, 1814 Burning of Capital Dec 24, 1814 Treaty of Ghent Jan 8, 1815 Battle of New Orleans
