war of 1812 By Jam Engle Dec 1, 1809 President Madison offering France and Great Britain a deal Period: Dec 1, 1809 to Dec 1, 1815 war of 1812 Dec 1, 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe Creek Sep 20, 1813 battle of lake erie Dec 1, 1813 3 separate dates when the U.S. military crossed into Canada Aug 22, 1814 British troops set fire to the White House Sep 14, 1814 Battle of Baltimore Dec 1, 1814 Napoleon's defeat in Europe, allowing the British to commit more troops to the war in the U.S. Dec 24, 1814 Battle of Baltimore