History of the United States: Containing All the Events Necessary to be Committed to Memory : with the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States and a Table of Chronology : for the Use of Schools |
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... Commodore Warren , captured Louisburgt and the island of Cape Breton . Q. Where is Cape Breton island ? Q. Were these acquisitions permanent ? A. No : by the treaty of Aix la Chapelle , in 1748 , all the territory acquired by either ...
... Commodore Warren , captured Louisburgt and the island of Cape Breton . Q. Where is Cape Breton island ? Q. Were these acquisitions permanent ? A. No : by the treaty of Aix la Chapelle , in 1748 , all the territory acquired by either ...
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... Commodore Truxtun , commanding the frigate Constellation , captured two French frigates , of superior force . Q. When were these captures made ? A. In the year 1799 . Q. Were the disputes with France adjusted in an amicable manner ? A ...
... Commodore Truxtun , commanding the frigate Constellation , captured two French frigates , of superior force . Q. When were these captures made ? A. In the year 1799 . Q. Were the disputes with France adjusted in an amicable manner ? A ...
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... Commodore Dale , with three frigates and a sloop of war , to blockade the port of Tripoli , and protect American commerce . Q. Who was sent the next year , 1803 ? A. Commodore Preble , with a squadron of seven sail . T. Describe the ...
... Commodore Dale , with three frigates and a sloop of war , to blockade the port of Tripoli , and protect American commerce . Q. Who was sent the next year , 1803 ? A. Commodore Preble , with a squadron of seven sail . T. Describe the ...
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... Commodore M'Donough , on the 11th of Septem- ber , 1814 . Q. Who commanded the British fleet ? A. Commodore Downie . Q. Did Prevost attack the land forces at Plattsburg ? A. Yes : the British opened their batteries upon the American ...
... Commodore M'Donough , on the 11th of Septem- ber , 1814 . Q. Who commanded the British fleet ? A. Commodore Downie . Q. Did Prevost attack the land forces at Plattsburg ? A. Yes : the British opened their batteries upon the American ...
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... Commodore Porter taken from the British , before he yielded the Essex ? A. Twelve , carrying more than one hundred guns . Q. Who captured the British brig Epervier ? A. Captain Warrington , who then commanded the sloop - of - war ...
... Commodore Porter taken from the British , before he yielded the Essex ? A. Twelve , carrying more than one hundred guns . Q. Who captured the British brig Epervier ? A. Captain Warrington , who then commanded the sloop - of - war ...
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