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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... ment made within the present limits of the United States ? A. In 1565 , at St. Augustine , Florida , by the Spar- iards under Melendez . Q. Had any previous attempt been made to settle Florida ? A. Yes through the exertions of Coligni ...
... ment made within the present limits of the United States ? A. In 1565 , at St. Augustine , Florida , by the Spar- iards under Melendez . Q. Had any previous attempt been made to settle Florida ? A. Yes through the exertions of Coligni ...
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... ment ? A. He marched forward to attack Fort Duquesne , now Pittsburg . Q. Did he march as far as Fort Duquesne ? A. No : before he reached it , he was informed that it had been strongly reinforced ; and , therefore , he deemed it ...
... ment ? A. He marched forward to attack Fort Duquesne , now Pittsburg . Q. Did he march as far as Fort Duquesne ? A. No : before he reached it , he was informed that it had been strongly reinforced ; and , therefore , he deemed it ...
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... ment of the duty on tea , in 1773 ? A. They employed some persons , dressed in disguise , to go on board the ships , and throw the tea overboard . Q. How was this conduct received by the British par- liament ? A. It enkindled their ...
... ment of the duty on tea , in 1773 ? A. They employed some persons , dressed in disguise , to go on board the ships , and throw the tea overboard . Q. How was this conduct received by the British par- liament ? A. It enkindled their ...
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... ment of 25 hours , the British retired , and the capture of the city was totally abandoned . Q. When did this occur ? A. On the 13th of September , 1814 . Q. What southern port , then in possession of the Spaniards , afforded protection ...
... ment of 25 hours , the British retired , and the capture of the city was totally abandoned . Q. When did this occur ? A. On the 13th of September , 1814 . Q. What southern port , then in possession of the Spaniards , afforded protection ...
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... ment , for the purposes of education , yet nearly all has been expended in endowing universities , in which the sons of the noble and rich could alone gain access . Q. Have the people of the United States pursued a 10 HISTORY OF THE ...
... ment , for the purposes of education , yet nearly all has been expended in endowing universities , in which the sons of the noble and rich could alone gain access . Q. Have the people of the United States pursued a 10 HISTORY OF THE ...
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