Key Events and Timeline

1807 - Embargo Act passed by congress halting trade with foreign nations.

1809 - President James Madison inaugurated march 4.

1812 - United States declares war on Great Britain.

1812 - General William Hull enters Canada.

1812 - James Madison wins reelection.

1812 - British blockade of South Carolina and Georgia.

1813 - American soldiers burn York (Toronto) in return Washington, DC was burned by British forces.

1814 - Treaty of Ghent ended the war of 1812.

1815 - Battle of New Orleans final major battle that happen even after the treaty was signed.

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