war of 1812 events By Amberlance Feb 1, 1793 France declares war on Great Britain Dec 4, 1804 Napoleon is crowned Emperor of France following a coup d'etat Nov 21, 1806 Napoleon issues the Berlin Decrees Nov 11, 1807 Great Britain passes the 1807 Orders in Council, restricting international trade with France Mar 4, 1809 James Madison is sworn in as the 4th President of the United States. Jun 18, 1812 The United States declares war on Great Britain Jan 9, 1813 Great Britain declares war on the United States Nov 11, 1813 Battle of Crysler’s Farm Apr 4, 1814 Napoleon abdicates and is exiled to Elba off the coast of Tuscany; Great Britain now turns its focus to the war in America Jan 5, 1815 The Hartford Convention concludes May 24, 1815 Battle of the Sink Hole