The War on the Great Lakes refers to military conflicts and naval engagements that took place on the Great Lakes during various periods. It involved strategic battles and control over the important waterways for trade and transportation.

Kingston's navy yard was established as the headquarters of the Provincial Marine's Lake Ontario fleet. It played a significant role during the War of 1812 by building a large number of naval ships.

In 1793, France declared war on Great Britain, sparking tensions between the two countries and setting the stage for further conflicts.

In January 1799, the Royal Navy boarded the sloop USS Baltimore and impressed 55 of her crew. While fifty of them were eventually released, the incident sparked outrage due to the violation of American sovereignty.

John Norton, also known as Teyoninhokarawen, a Cherokee-Scottish descent, became a diplomat and war chief after being adopted by the Mohawk nation. During the War of 1812, he recruited indigenous warriors to defend the Niagara Frontier.

The provincial unit, Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Fencible Infantry, was established in 1803.

Lt. Stephen Decatur burns the captured U.S. frigate Philadelphia while docked in Tripoli harbor. Tripolitan gunboats had captured the frigate during the previous October. No one is killed.

The British justify the seizure of American ships in neutral ports by invoking the Rule of 1756.

The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair occurred on June 22, 1807, when the British warship HMS Leopard attacked and boarded the American frigate USS Chesapeake. This event strained relations between the United States and Britain, eventually leading to the War of 1812.

The infamous Leopard incident occurs when the British ship Leopard fires upon the United States frigate Chesapeake in Chesapeake Bay after the latter's commander, James Barron, refuses to surrender four British deserters on board, resulting in casualties on the U.S. frigate.

Britain issues the 'Order in Council' in November 1807.

In 1809, Congress replaced the Embargo Act with the Non-Intercourse Act, which banned trade exclusively with Great Britain and France, as an alternative measure after the failure of the previous act.

On May 1, 1810, Macon’s Bill No. 2 was passed, allowing the resumption of trade with all nations but stipulating that if either Britain or France lifted commercial restrictions, the U.S. would reimpose nonintercourse against the other.

Congress passed Macon’s Bill No. 2 to restore trade with Britain and France, with the condition of stopping trade with the enemy of the first power to remove restrictions against neutral shipping.

In 1811, the United States implemented a non-importation law directed towards Great Britain.

On May 1, 1811, the Royal Navy frigate HMS Guerrière intercepted the American brig Spitfire near Sandy Hook, New Jersey, and impressed an American sailor.

The USS President mistakenly attacked the sloop HMS Little Belt, thinking it was the HMS Guerrière, resulting in the death of 9 British sailors and injuring 23 off the North Carolina coast.

In 1811, British orders-in-council were issued, imposing restrictions on US trade with the West Indies. This action significantly impacted American commerce and relations with Britain.

The Battle of Tippecanoe takes place, marking a significant conflict between American forces and Native American tribes led by Tenskwatawa and Tecumseh in the Indiana Territory.

The Battle of Tippecanoe took place on November 7, 1811, involving First Nations and American forces. It was a significant conflict in the lead-up to the War of 1812.

Angered by the attack on Prophetstown, Tecumseh entered an alliance with Britain to counter American expansion into their lands.

The Battle of Tippecanoe was a significant conflict between American forces led by Governor William Henry Harrison and Native American warriors led by Shawnee leader Tecumseh. The battle took place in present-day Indiana and was a prelude to the War of 1812.

The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, primarily over maritime rights. It had significant impact on the development of the United States as a sovereign nation.

The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and Great Britain, primarily over maritime issues and impressment of American sailors.

The act authorized the immediate addition of ten infantry regiments, two artillery regiments, and one regiment of light dragoons to the military force.

A proclamation issued to pardon all deserters who return to duty, aiming to strengthen the military force during the War of 1812.

The decision granted specific rights to Indian lands to be passed on to non-Indian owners, impacting the legal status of Indian lands during the War of 1812.

The Lower Canada legislature passed a new militia law in April 1812, which eventually led to the formation of a force of approximately 50,000 militiamen in the province.

Salaberry was appointed to a significant position or role in April 1812.

The Provincial Corps of Light Infantry, les Voltigeurs canadiens, was created by Charles-Michel de Salaberry, a British army officer who set up a militia corps primarily composed of French Canadians.

On May 9, 1812, the Royal Newfoundland Fencibles mobilized for the War on the Great Lakes, playing a significant role in the conflict.

On May 11, 1812, Prime Minister Spencer Perceval was assassinated, leading to a more moderate Tory government under Lord Liverpool. This political change in Britain influenced its posture towards the United States during the War of 1812.

The USS Oneida captured the British schooner Lord Nelson on Lake Ontario under suspicion of smuggling, taking it to Sackets Harbor, New York.

Two days before the United States declared war on June 18, 1812, the British government suspended the Orders in Council. This decision was influenced by complaints from British West Indies planters and a deepening recession in Great Britain.

The Senate and House of Representatives voted on a declaration of war on June 17, 1812. The Senate vote split 19 to 13, reflecting differences between pro-war Republicans and antiwar Federalists. In the House, the vote was 79 to 49, with Republicans in favor. It was the closest vote on any declaration of war in American history.

On June 18, 1812, James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, starting the War of 1812.

The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, primarily caused by British restrictions on U.S. trade and impressment of American sailors. President James Madison officially declared war on June 18, 1812, leading to battles in Canada and the United States.

The British 'Orders in Council' which had been preventing neutral ships from trading with France were suspended. However, the news of this action did not reach the US until weeks after the war had been declared.

President Madison declared war, marking the beginning of the War of 1812.

President Madison signed a declaration of war against Britain after being unaware of the British decision to suspend orders-in-council against neutral shipping.

New Brunswick authorities negotiated agreements of neutrality with the Passamaquoddy and Maliseet First Nations.

The capture of the Cuyahoga Packet occurred in the Western Region during the War of 1812.

Lieutenant Frederic Rolette, a French Canadian officer of the Provincial Marine, captured the American schooner Cuyahoga Packet on the Detroit River. Rolette's crew found supplies, soldiers and American plans for invading Canada aboard the vessel.

In reaction to the violence of the ongoing war, a Day of Prayer is proclaimed.

American General William Hull invaded Upper Canada at Sandwich (present-day Windsor), claiming to liberate the Canadians, but turned the inhabitants against his army through looting and burning homes.

On July 15, 1812, the British squadron, including the frigates Shannon, Guerriere, Belvidera, and Aeolus, along with the ship of the line Africa, captured the USS Nautilus commanded by Lieutenant William Crane after a spirited chase.

On July 16, 1812, a skirmish occurred at the River Canard in Upper Canada, where advanced units of Hull’s invading army attacked a British picket. Two British soldiers were left behind and defended their position until they were captured, with Private Hancock becoming the war’s first British casualty.

On July 17, 1812, British forces, along with local fur traders and indigenous allies, captured Fort Mackinac in Michigan Territory without resistance from the Americans. The loss of the fort encouraged indigenous people to support the British in the war.

On July 18, 1812, the USS Constitution managed to escape a British naval squadron near New York City, which included HMS Shannon, Africa, Belvidera, Guerrière, and Aeolus.

The Battle of Brownstown took place on August 5, 1812, where Tecumseh led an attack on General William Hull's army at Detroit. Hull's troops were repulsed, and the British captured dispatches revealing Hull's precarious position at Detroit.

The surrender of Detroit took place on August 11, 1812.

On August 15, 1812, British forces captured Fort Michilimackinac from the United States during the War of 1812.

Michigan governor and general William Hull surrenders Detroit to British forces without firing a shot, giving up his attack on Fort Malden.

On August 16, 1812, British forces led by Major General Isaac Brock and Chief Tecumseh, along with indigenous warriors, successfully persuade U.S. Brigadier General William Hull to surrender Fort Detroit, marking the first major defeat for the U.S. in the War of 1812.

In a significant naval battle during the War of 1812, the USS Constitution, also known as 'Old Ironsides,' defeated the British warship HMS Guerriere. This victory boosted American morale and demonstrated the strength of the US Navy.

General Henry Dearborn terminated the armistice with Lower Canada on August 25, 1812, after Madison repudiated it the previous week.

Warriors from the Kickapoo, Miami, Potawatomi, Shawnee and Winnebago nations unsuccessfully besieged Fort Harrison, Indiana, for thirteen days.

A British expedition under Brevet Major Adam Muir advanced on Fort Wayne, Indiana, but retreated when confronted by a larger force under American General James Winchester.

Potawatomi forces led by Chiefs Five Medals and Winnemac unsuccessfully attacked Fort Wayne, Indiana, a key American post. The siege lasted until September 12, 1812.

An American raid on Gananoque in Upper Canada resulted in the destruction of food supplies, capture of ammunition, and exposed the vulnerability of the British supply line on September 21, 1812.

Runchey's Corps was formed in Upper Canada on October 1, 1812.

On October 4, 1812, British and Canadian troops launched an assault on Ogdensburg, New York, in response to the earlier attack on Gananoque. However, the raid was unsuccessful as the defending forces managed to repel the attackers.

A pardon is granted to those who deserted the war effort if they surrender themselves back to the cause.

The Battle of Queenston Heights occurred on October 13, 1812, resulting in a victory for the United Kingdom. It was a notable engagement with estimated casualties on both sides.

During a battle between the U.S. frigate United States and the British frigate Macedonian, the American ship emerges victorious after severely damaging the British ship's rigging and hull. The British vessel surrenders and is taken as a prize of war by the Americans, becoming a symbol of U.S. victory against the British.

The British offer to negotiate for peace was received in Washington DC on November 4, 1812.

The First Battle of Lacolle Mills took place on November 20, 1812, in the St. Lawrence Region. Further details are needed to provide a concise description.

Canadian Voltigeurs and Mohawk warriors defended the Lacolle Mills Blockhouse near Lacolle, Québec, against American troops led by Major-General Dearborn.

On December 29, 1812, the USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, achieved a significant victory by defeating the British frigate HMS Java off the coast of Brazil. The battle lasted nearly three hours, resulting in the surrender of the British ship. This victory, along with other successes in 1812, led to a change in tactics by the Royal Navy.

On January 18, 1813, American forces were defeated at Frenchtown by a combined army of British soldiers and indigenous warriors. The following days saw indigenous warriors killing wounded American prisoners in retaliation, leading to the popular rallying cry 'Remember the Raisin!' among American settlers.

On January 19, 1813, Colonel Proctor led a mixed force of regulars, militia, and First Nations in defeating U.S. General Winchester at the Battle of Frenchtown, compelling the American forces to surrender.

Following the capture of Frenchtown by American forces, they faced an attack from the Western Confederacy and British troops, resulting in a brutal battle and a subsequent massacre of over 30 American prisoners.

On February 4, 1813, British forces initiated the first of several raids in the Chesapeake Bay region.

The Battle of Ogdensburg took place in the St. Lawrence Region on February 22, 1813. It was a significant military engagement during the War of 1812 between British and American forces.

USS Hornet, a U.S. sloop of war, defeats HMS Peacock, a British brig sloop, off the coast of Guyana. American gunnery shatters the British ship, leading to its sinking and the loss of lives of nine British and three American sailors.

Lieutenant-Colonel George Macdonnell led an assault from the ice on Ogdensburg, NY, taking control of the town. The town was not re-garrisoned for the rest of the war.

American forces under Brigadier-General Zebulon Pike launched a seaborne invasion of York (Toronto), the capital of Upper Canada. The Americans captured, sacked, and burned the city, leading to acts of sabotage by the local militia.

Troops under Brigadier-General Procter and Tecumseh defeated an American force attempting to relieve Fort Meigs.

The US forces bombarded Fort George in the Niagara Region.

On May 25, 1813, Dearborn successfully captures Fort George located in Niagara. This event marked a significant victory for the American forces during the War of 1812.

Brigadier-General John Vincent ordered the abandonment of Fort George after it was set alight by red hot cannonballs from American batteries across the Niagara River. This move left the entire British line on the Niagara Frontier exposed.

On May 29, 1813, Americans successfully defended Sackets Harbor against a British assault during the War of 1812.

On June 1, 1813, HMS Shannon captured USS Chesapeake in a significant naval battle during the War of 1812. Captain James Lawrence's famous last words 'Don’t give up the ship!' became a rallying cry for the U.S. Navy.

British forces achieve victory over the Americans in Upper Canada during the Battle of Stoney Creek on the Niagara front.

British forces launched a surprise night attack on the American camp at Stoney Creek after learning the sentries' password. Following a night of close and confused fighting, the British forces declared victory, leading the American invasion force to retreat to Fort George.

After the loss at Stoney Creek, the American presence in Upper Canada weakened, leading to the abandonment of Fort Erie by US forces. The fort was later re-occupied by the British.

British Commodore Yeo conducted an amphibious assault, capturing American supplies and burning down the storehouses in Sodus Point, New York.

The Battle of Beaver Dams in 1813 sees a significant defeat for U.S. forces in the Niagara campaign as Canadian resident Laura Secord's warning to the British leads to an ambush by Grand River Iroquois, resulting in the surrender of the American troops.

Canadian militia led by Colonel Thomas Clark seized military supplies at the southern end of the US portage route near Niagara Falls.

A force of 400 Caughnawaga and Mohawk warriors, along with British regulars, defeated nearly 500 American soldiers in Thorold, Ontario, marking a significant Indigenous victory with minimal non-Indigenous involvement.

In July 1813, a small British force, supported by Six Nations, Ottawa, and Mississauga warriors, attempted to recover a stash of medicines buried by Casper Corus after the fall of Fort George in May. They were repelled by a sizable American contingent of dragoons and infantry.

Commander Joseph Willcocks, a member of the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada, unleashed a reign of terror in the Niagara Region after joining the American cause. Many British loyalists were taken hostage and imprisoned in the United States, violating their paroles.

Americans successfully repel a British assault on Fort Stephenson in Ohio, showcasing their defensive capabilities during the War of 1812.

British, Canadian and First Nations forces attacked Fort Stephenson in Ohio but failed to capture it from the American defenders.

During a battle near Twelve Mile Creek on Lake Ontario, the British fleet successfully captured the American schooners USS Julia and USS Growler.

American forces led by Brigadier-General Peter Porter successfully fought against British allied warriors near Niagara-on-the-Lake, Upper Canada.

In retaliation for the U.S. attack at Burnt Corn, Muscogee Red Sticks assault Fort Mims in present-day Alabama, overwhelming the garrison after several hours of bitter fighting. The resistance is desperate, with women and boys taking the place of fallen defenders. The assault leads to a major U.S. campaign to crush militant Muscogees.

A naval battle between HMS Boxer and USS Enterprise off the Maine coast concluded with Boxer's surrender and the burial of both commanders with full honors in Portland, Maine.

The Battle of Put-In-Bay took place on September 10, 1813, during the War of 1812. It was a significant naval battle where the United States Navy, under the command of Oliver Hazard Perry, defeated the British Royal Navy, securing control of Lake Erie.

The Battle of Lake Erie happened on September 10, 1813, ending in a victory for the United States. It was a significant naval engagement during the War of 1812.

The British fleet surrendered to Admiral Perry at Put-in-Bay, giving the Americans control of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.

In October 1813, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles de Salaberry and 460 soldiers, mostly French Canadiens, turned back 4,000 American invaders at Châteauguay, south of Montreal. This successful defense prevented the American advance.

Lieutenant-Colonel Charles-Michel de Salaberry surprised an American camp of 5,000 with only 50 men and a First Nations force.

US forces under William Henry Harrison clashed with British Major-General Procter's British and Tecumseh's Aboriginal rearguard.

The Battle of the Thames in Upper Canada pitted Harrison’s U.S. cavalry and infantry against the British and their Indian allies. The British retreated, and the U.S. army victory secured white control of the northwest frontier. Shawnee political and military leader Tecumseh was killed in battle, severely weakening the Indian alliance he headed.

On October 5, 1813, the Battle of the Thames occurred where Proctor's British forces were defeated by American troops led by William Henry Harrison. This battle marked the end of British presence in the Northwest Territory during the War of 1812.

Following the Battle of the Thames, the American army pillaged and set fire to Fairfield, a small community located along the Thames River in Upper Canada.

British forces defeated Tecumseh and killed General Proctor, leading to their retreat in Burlington.

In November 1813, during the War of 1812, an American land force of approximately 3,000 was defeated by nearly 2,000 French-Canadian Voltigeurs, fencibles, and Mohawk warriors at the Battle of Châteauguay near Ormstown, Québec.

The fifth annual message to Congress was delivered on this date.

A call was made for a total embargo on exports and a ban on all imports of British origin.

On December 9, 1813, U.S. forces burned Newark in Upper Canada.

After hearing about the defeat at Châteauguay in Lower Canada, the American army retreats.

A detachment of American soldiers surrendered to Canadian militia at Thomas McCrae's house in Upper Canada.

An act (3 Stat 88) was signed, laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States.

British forces capture a fort.

Approximately 1,500 troops under Major-General Phineas Riall crossed the Niagara River and burned the villages of Black Rock and Buffalo.

On December 30, 1813, the British retaliated by burning Buffalo, New York as a response to the actions taken by the United States during the War of 1812.

The event refers to the British Army's attack on Washington D.C. during the War of 1812, resulting in the burning of several important buildings including the White House and the Capitol.

In a Special Message, the transmittal of the British offer to Congress emphasized the need for vigorous preparations for carrying on the war while expressing optimism for a favorable result.

An American raiding party defeated an attempt by British regulars and Indigenous tribes near Wardsville in present-day southwest Ontario.

On March 28, 1814, the Royal Navy achieved victory over the USS Essex.

On March 30, 1814, the American attack was repulsed in Lower Canada during the Battle of Lacolle Mill.

A small British garrison, with reinforcements, successfully defended against a poorly executed American attack led by General Wilkinson and 4,000 men.

In April 20, 1814, the American sloop USS Frolic encountered the British frigate HMS Orpheus and schooner HMS Shelburne in the Florida Straits. After being fired upon by Orpheus, USS Frolic surrendered.

On April 29, 1814, the USS Peacock successfully captured the HMS Epervier off the coast of Florida. The captured ship was then incorporated into the American service as the USS Epervier.

Colonel John Campbell led American forces to raid and burn Port Dover, along with the nearby communities of Charlottesville, Patterson's Creek, and Long Point in Upper Canada.

President Madison and his cabinet make the decision to proceed with the planned invasion of Canada.

A series of trials were held in the Niagara Region where 19 men were accused of supporting the American cause during the War of 1812. Fifteen men were found guilty of high treason, and eight were executed by hanging at Burlington Heights on July 20, 1814.

On July 5, 1814, the British were defeated under General Rial at the Battle of Chippewa, leading to their retreat to Queenston.

No specific event mentioned, but this date may have significance in terms of military actions or strategic movements on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts during the War of 1812.

Americans surrender Fort Shelby in present-day Wisconsin to British force and Native American warriors led by Chief Tête de Chien.

In July 18, 1814, an American militia detachment marched to St. Davids in the Niagara Region, causing the 1st Lincoln Militia to retreat. The Americans captured the village, looted it, and set fire to most of the buildings.

On July 20, 1814, an American expedition reached St. Joseph Island in the Western Region. A group from the expedition burned down the deserted British fort and the storehouses of fur traders.

The First Sault Ste. Marie Canal was destroyed on July 21, 1814, in the Western Region.

In 1814, on July 22, the U.S. won pledges of support from pan-tribal Indian leaders in the Second Treaty of Greenville, with Governor Lewis Cass.

Fierce battle between British and American forces over artillery batteries, resulting in heavy casualties and intense close-quarter combat. The Americans withdraw the next day, with Lundy’s Lane considered one of the hardest fought engagements of the War of 1812.

The British initiated a blockade of Fort Erie, a fort they had lost to the Americans a month earlier. This marked the beginning of the siege to recapture the fort.

On August 4, 1814, British and their indigenous allies, including 60 Menominees, successfully defended Mackinac against an American assault.

From August 9-11, 1814, Americans valiantly defended Stonington, Connecticut, against a British assault.

On August 12, 1814, British naval and army personnel captured two American war vessels, the Ohio and the Sommers, off Fort Erie.

Following the Battle at Lundy’s Lane, the U.S. Army withdraws to Fort Erie and the British besiege the fort. Americans repulse a British attack on August 15 and overrun several British artillery batteries on September 17.

During an engagement in Nottawasaga Bay on August 14, 1814, the British supply ship Nancy was destroyed.

On August 15, 1814, the British launched an attack on Fort Erie.

British troops and First Nations allies, including Six Nations warriors, attacked a fort in three prongs. Despite being able to fight their way into the fort, a gunpowder magazine explosion resulted in many casualties among the attackers, leading to a retreat.

The British forces entered Washington and set fire to the White House and the Capitol during the War of 1812.

During the War of 1812, British forces invaded Washington, D.C., and set fire to many public buildings, including the White House and the Capitol. This event was a significant blow to American morale but also inspired a sense of national unity and resilience.

On August 31, 1814, British army and Royal Navy captured Castine and other coastal towns in Maine in a joint military action.

The Battle of Fort McHenry in September 1814 was a pivotal engagement during the War of 1812, inspiring the writing of the US national anthem, 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'

Secretary of War, William Armstrong, resigns from his position in the United States government.

A British and Canadian force captured the USS Tigress and two days later captured the USS Scorpion after intense hand-to-hand combat.

On September 5, 1814, the American war vessel Scorpion was captured by Tigress, which was then renamed the Confiance.

Key and Colonel John Stuart Skinner dined aboard HMS Tonnant on September 7, 1814, following the Burning of Washington in August. They were the guests of Vice-Admiral Alexander Cochrane, Rear-Admiral George Cockburn, and Major-General Robert Ross.

The American forces achieved victory at the Battle of Lake Champlain, which was the last great naval battle of the War of 1812. This victory may have played a positive role in concluding the Treaty of Ghent.

The Battle of Lake Champlain took place on September 11, 1814, during the War of 1812. It was a significant naval battle between British and American forces.

After burning Washington, DC, the British return to their fleet and proceed up the Chesapeake Bay to Baltimore. They find the city too well-defended to attack and withdraw after a 25-hour bombardment of Fort McHenry. Francis Scott Key witnesses the bombardment and writes a poem that later becomes the US national anthem.

During the bombardment of Fort McHenry on September 13, 1814, Francis Scott Key watched from a British ship. He described the intense battle and the sight of the American flag still flying defiantly at dawn on September 14, signifying the fort's victory.

U.S. General Samuel Smith successfully defended Fort Henry at Baltimore against a British attack following the sack of Washington. This event led to the writing of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' by Francis Scott Key.

The Battle of Fort McHenry took place during the War of 1812, where American forces successfully defended the fort against British naval bombardment. This event inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem 'Defence of Fort M'Henry,' which later became the lyrics of the US national anthem, the Star-Spangled Banner.

Key, Skinner, and Beanes were released from the fleet on September 16. Key completed the poem 'Defence of Fort M'Henry' in his room at the Indian Queen Hotel in Baltimore.

In September 17, 1814, the British squadron was defeated at Plattsburg, leading to General Prevost retreating without attacking the American garrison.

After being unable to take the fort, the British forces withdraw on September 21, ending the Siege of Fort Erie.

On October 19, 1814, the Battle of Cooks Mills took place, marking the last fight in Upper Canada during the War of 1812.

After the unsuccessful siege of Fort Erie, British forces retreated to Chippawa. US regular forces destroyed grain at Cook's Mills, leading to a confrontation with British troops. The battle ended indecisively, marking one of the last engagements on the Niagara Peninsula during the War of 1812.

On November 5, 1814, American forces evacuated the Niagara Peninsula, indicating a strategic move during the War of 1812.

McArthur’s Raid into Upper Canada occurred from October 22 to November 17, 1814. Brigadier General Duncan McArthur led a force of 720 mounted men, including indigenous warriors, on a deep raid into Upper Canada from Detroit. The raid aimed to disrupt British supplies by destroying mills and culminated in the Battle of Malcolm’s Mills on November 6.

In 1814, General Andrew Jackson led American forces to drive the British out of Spanish Pensacola during the War of 1812.

Rep. Richard Mentor Johnson led the special House committee to deliver the report investigating the causes of the Washington invasion earlier that year.

In December 1814, the British captured a U.S. flotilla of gunboats and secured Lake Borgne on the Gulf Coast during the War of 1812.

Secretary of the Navy William Jones resigned from his position.

The Hartford Convention took place in December 1814, where anti-war Federalists in New England gathered to express their grievances against the Madison administration's policies during the War of 1812.

The United States and Great Britain signed the Treaty of Ghent in Europe, officially ending the War of 1812.

The Treaty of Ghent, signed on December 24, 1814, officially ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. The treaty restored pre-war borders and failed to address many of the issues that had led to the conflict.

The Treaty of Ghent was signed on December 25, 1814, marking the end of the War of 1812.

The Battle of New Orleans, a significant American victory led by General Andrew Jackson, took place in 1815. This battle boosted American morale and pride, despite occurring after the official end of the War of 1812.

The Battle of New Orleans took place on January 8, 1815, and was a significant victory for the United States during the War of 1812. It was led by General Andrew Jackson and marked the end of the war, even though it occurred after the peace treaty was signed.

The British launch a major assault against General Andrew Jackson's defenses south of New Orleans on January 8, following three preliminary engagements. The British suffer heavy losses, with over 2,000 casualties, while Jackson's forces only incur 70 losses. This battle marks the last major engagement of the War of 1812 and results in a significant American victory.

British forces attempted to capture Fort St. Philip on the lower Mississippi but were unsuccessful.

British forces achieved victory over the U.S. force stationed on Cumberland Island, Georgia.

After a battle with HMS Endymion, the British captured the USS President, a significant naval event.

The bill allowing the president to call up 40,000 state troops is signed, but Congress limits this by authorizing troops to serve only in their home states.

After the Battle of New Orleans, the British focus on capturing Fort Bowyer in Mobile, Mississippi Territory. The British troops surround the fort and dig trenches, leading to the surrender of the American garrison on February 12, 1815.

The news of the December 1814 Treaty of Ghent, which marks the end of the War of 1812, reaches the United States. Congress allocates $500,000 for the reconstruction of federal buildings in response to the treaty.

On February 17, 1815, the United States officially ratifies the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the War of 1812. The treaty was unanimously approved by the Senate and signed by President James Madison, solidifying peace between the United States and Great Britain.

The War of 1812 officially ended on February 18, 1815, with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war borders and resolving outstanding issues between the United States and Great Britain.

On February 20, 1815, the USS Constitution engaged in a night battle off the Madeira Islands against the British Royal Navy frigate HMS Cyane and corvette HMS Levant. The Constitution outmaneuvered and defeated the two British ships, forcing them to surrender.

The last land battle of the War of 1812 took place on February 24, 1815, at St. Marys River in Georgia.

On March 3rd, 1815, the U.S. Congress, with President Madison's support, declared war on Algiers.

On May 15th, 1815, Stephen Decatur, commanding the American fleet, departed from New York for Algiers.

On June 30, 1815, the USS Peacock, under the command of Lewis Warrington, defeated the East India brig Nautilus in the last engagement of the War of 1812.

The United States handed over Amherstburg in the Western Region as part of post-war agreements following the War of 1812.

After the Treaty of Ghent, American forces reoccupied Fort Mackinac and renamed it Fort Holmes in honor of Major Holmes who died in the 1814 attack.

The Rush–Bagot Treaty of 1817 between the United States and Britain limited naval armaments on the Great Lakes, contributing to a peaceful border between the two nations.

The Rush-Bagot Agreement was signed on April 28, 1817, between the United States and Great Britain, limiting naval armaments on the Great Lakes.

In 1817, an agreement was made to demilitarize the Great Lakes region, establishing peace between the United States and British North America. This agreement, along with the Convention of 1818, also defined the border between the two nations.

By June 30, 1818, British forces withdrew from Moose Island as part of territorial decisions. This event marked a shift in control over certain islands in the region.

British and American diplomats meet at the Anglo-American Convention and conclude a treaty resolving some, but not all, of the outstanding issues from the War of 1812. The nations agree on a northern border of the Louisiana Purchase, fixed at the 49th parallel, from the Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains. Britain also acknowledges U.S. fishing rights off Newfoundland and provides compensation for slaves who fled to British lines. The Rush-Bagot Agreement is formally signed.

In the 1827 State of the Union Message, the proclamation of the St. Petersburg Convention to the Ghent Treaty was noted. This event marked the formal announcement of the agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom, which resolved the outstanding issues from the War of 1812.

The Aroostook War, concerning the boundary between Maine and Canada, ends in a truce negotiated by General Winfield Scott under instructions from the President. The final disposition of the border is not settled until 1842 and the Webster-Ashburton Treaty.

An illustration from the 1816 book, The History of England, from the Earliest Periods, Volume 1 by Paul M. Rapin de Thoyras, depicting events related to the War of 1812.