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January 22- American forces headed to Detroit are defeated at the town of Frenchtown.
March 4- James Madison is inaugurated for his second presidential term.
May 27- The British decide to extend their blockade of America to the Gulf Coast to New York.
May 27- British evacuate Fort Erie and Fort George.
June 6- At Stoney Creek in upper Canada, America forces are defeated.
August 30- The Creek Wars begin when the Upper Creek Indians attack Fort Mims, killing many.
September- People start using the term "Uncle Sam."
September 10- Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeats British at Lake Erie, forcing the British to evacuate Detroit.
October 5- An American victory at the Battle of Thames leaves Chief Tecumseh dead and the British lose the support of the Indians.
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