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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... taken espe- cial pains to adapt the work more particularly to the use of Common Schools ; and , having at his command an extensive library and many facilities of easy reference to the most autno- ritative publications , he has from ...
... taken espe- cial pains to adapt the work more particularly to the use of Common Schools ; and , having at his command an extensive library and many facilities of easy reference to the most autno- ritative publications , he has from ...
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... A. The Mississippi , in 1541 . Q. What became of De Soto ? A. He was taken sick and died ; and his body was sunk beneath the waters of the river he had dis- covered . Q. What discoveries were made in 1524 ? A. Francis DISCOVERY . 11.
... A. The Mississippi , in 1541 . Q. What became of De Soto ? A. He was taken sick and died ; and his body was sunk beneath the waters of the river he had dis- covered . Q. What discoveries were made in 1524 ? A. Francis DISCOVERY . 11.
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... taken prisoner , while engaged in an exploring expedition ? A. By the Indians . Q. To whom did they carry him ? A. To Powhattan , the principal chieftain of Virginia . Q. How was Smith treated by him ? A. He sentenced him to die . Q ...
... taken prisoner , while engaged in an exploring expedition ? A. By the Indians . Q. To whom did they carry him ? A. To Powhattan , the principal chieftain of Virginia . Q. How was Smith treated by him ? A. He sentenced him to die . Q ...
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... taken ? A. To England . Q. How was she received in England ? A. She was treated with kindness in England , and presented at court . Q. In what was she instructed ? A. She was instructed in the Christian religion . Q. Where did she die ...
... taken ? A. To England . Q. How was she received in England ? A. She was treated with kindness in England , and presented at court . Q. In what was she instructed ? A. She was instructed in the Christian religion . Q. Where did she die ...
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... taken by the French , under General Montcalm . Q. Where is Oswego ? Q. In what year was war formally declared between England and France ? A. In 1756 , having already been carried on two years in the colonies . Q. Who were appointed to ...
... taken by the French , under General Montcalm . Q. Where is Oswego ? Q. In what year was war formally declared between England and France ? A. In 1756 , having already been carried on two years in the colonies . Q. Who were appointed to ...
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