1821 1821 1823 Peru, Mexico, and Guatimala, declared independent, Corner-stoue of Bunker Hill monument laid, by La Fayette, 1825 Erie Canal in New York finished, Death of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, Jackson inaugurated President, Venezuela declared independent, . 1825 July 4th. 1826 March 4th. 1829 1829 Spanish army invaded Mexico, and surrendered at Tampico, 1829 the Declaration of Independence, South Carolina passes the “Nullification Act," 1831 1832 1832 1832 Cholera breaks out at New York, June 27th. 1832 Electro-Magnetic Telegraph invented by Morse, Am., Banks in the United States suspended specie payments, 1837 murdered, by the Canadians, 1837 United States Ex. Expedition under Com. Wilkes, sailed, 1838 President Steamer lost on the Atlantic, March, 1841 Insurrection in R. Island, in favor of a new constitution, 1842 Treaty of Commerce with China, made by Caleb Cushing, 1844 Mnemotechny first taught in the United States, Electro-Magnetic telegraph completed at Washington, Death of General Jackson, at the age of 78, United States declared war against Mexico, Mexicans 20,000 strong, under Santa Anna, at Buena Vista, defeated by Gen. Taylor, with 5,000 men, Feb. 22nd. 1847 Vera Cruz and the Castle of San Juan d'Ulloa, captured by General Scott, The city of Mexico taken by Gen. Scott, March 29th. 1847 Sept. 14th. 1847 FORMULAS FOR AMERICAN CHRONOLOGY. The American Continent was discovered by the North- A Terrapin. The St. Lawrence River was discovered by the French, who sailed there on the Tall Sea-wave. Florida was discovered by Ponce de Leon, who found it a land of oranges and Wild Honey. The Pacific Ocean was discovered by Balboa, and he soon after Sailed Home. Peru was discovered by Perez de la Rua, not very Lately. Mexico was conquered by the Spaniards under Cortez, who fought the Indians, to obtain their Peru was conquered by the Spaniards under Pizarro, who went there to Lima was founded by Pizarro, who built Land. Steal Money. The Silver mines of Potosi, were discovered by an In dian, who found A Dollar in a Hill. Brazil was settled by the Portuguese, who rather live there than Dwell in Europe. Florida was settled by the Spaniards at St. Augustine, where a fort was built that looked like A Tall Jail. Printing was introduced into Mexico, after taking a printing press there in A Tall Ship. Jamestown in Virginia was first settled, that being the place of the colonists' own Choosing. Canada was first settled by the French, who sailed there Hudson, when his crew left him on A Sheet of Ice. Pocahontas an Indian Princess, married Rolfe, at the Age of Eighteen. A Dutch Author. New York city was settled by the Dutch, and recorded Swedish Dutch. Plymouth in New England, was settled, some time after the country was discovered by A Genoese. Slaves were first brought to the United States by the Chains. Showy Homes. Boston was settled by a colony under Blackstone, who The Printing press first established in the A Chum's Fee. United States, A Huge Map. The Sugar-cane first cultivated in the West Indies, A Hedge of Reed. The New England Colonies formed a Confederation, to defend themselves against the Dutch Army. New York was surrendered by the Dutch to the English, by the unanimous decision of A Dutch Jury. King Philip's War commenced in Rhode Island, when every Indian fought like A Jackal. The Rebellion in Virginia under Bacon, continued until the rebels were carried off in A Dutch Coach. The Charter of Connecticut was hid in an oak tree by Shops. The Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay colonies were united, to resist every Indian and Showy Pawnee. The Witchcraft superstition in New England, made the people talk about A Witch and a Penny. Yale College founded at New Haven, has some students who can write A Dutch Poem. Rice was introduced into the United States, and culti A Ditch Plough. vated with Louisiana was settled by the French at Iberville, being directed there by A Ship-boy. Cotton cultivated in the United States, is a word that Good and Wise. New Orleans was founded, and protected from the Mississippi river by A Thick Dike. Potatoes were first cultivated in the United States, by some industrious and Good Boy. Tea was first used in the United States, and kept in Tea Cans. Baltimore was founded, by men who worked for the public, and Took No Pay. Cameos. The Diamond mines of Brazil, produce a precious stone that is more valuable than The Freemasons established a Lodge in Am., at Boston, where they first carried their Scheme from Home. The Quadrant invented by Godfrey, is divided into Degrees. нуж Lima was destroyed by an earthquake, that broke down the houses with a terrible Crash. Indigo first raised in the United States, is an article that will easily color or Crock. Identity of Lightning and Electricity was discovered by Colony. The Bible was first printed in America, in the Massachusetts Colony The Old French war was declared by Great Britain, when soldiers fought for Glory At Braddock's defeat near fort Du Quesne, the Indians fought the whites, and endeavored to Kill All. The Massacre of American wounded and prisoners at Clip. Canada was ceded to Great Britain by France, after it had cost them Cash at Home. The Philadelphia Medical School being founded, some of our first Medical Professors there Took a Chair. The Stamp Act passed by Parliament, put a stamp duty on every Wedding Shawl. An Egg-shell. The Colonial Congress met at New York, in some building that was larger than The Duties imposed on tea, paper, etc., that the British sent to the colonies, did not prove a very Gay Joke. Lightning-rods were invented by Franklin, who received for his invention the homage of Kings. The Boston Massacre took place, while the Bostonians were fighting in the The Tea destroyed at Boston, was called Whig Cause. A Whig Game. The Continental Congress first met at Philadelphia, to advise King George to Take Care. When the Revolutionary war commenced with Great Britain, all the soldiers had liberty to Go and Kill. |