War of 1812

By oliethom

  • France Declares war on Great Britain

  • Louisiana Purchase is finalized

  • Non-Importation Act is passed

    The Non-Importation Act, passed by the United States Congress on April 18, 1806, forbade import of certain British goods in an attempt to coerce Britain to suspend its impressment of American sailors and to respect American sovereignty and neutrality.

  • Embargo Act is passed

  • James Madison is sworn in as President

  • Battle of Tippecanoe

    victory of a seasoned U.S. expeditionary force under Major General William Henry Harrison over Shawnee Indians led by Tecumseh's brother Laulewasika

  • The United States declares war on Great Britain

  • Washington D.C is burned

  • Battle of New Orleans

  • Treaty of Ghent is declared