METHODS OF OUTLINING.

There are many forms for outlining United States history, and each of these has possibly some advantages over others. The teacher should select that which seems simplest and at the same time requires the least labor on the part of his pupils.

A few forms are appended as suggestive to the young teacher and such as may be used to vary outlines most used. "Variety is the spice of life." "Spice" your history work.

The preceding will serve to illustrate one method of outlining the Discovery and the Colonial Periods. For battles and events some such form as the following might be used: OPERATIONS OF 1775.

1. Lexington.

a. Date.

b. Commanders, Results.

2. Ticonderoga.

a. Commanders.

b. Results.

3. Bunker Hill.

a. Date.

b. Commanders.

c. Results.

4. Other events.

The above will serve as a model for other dates of the

Revolution.

WASHINGTON'S ADMINISTRATION.

1. Election.

a. By what Party?

2. Important Facts.

a. Departments and Duty of Each.

b. Revenue.

c. Whisky Rebellion.

d. Citizen Genet.

e. Seat of Government.

f. States Admitted.

In the same manner the following administration might be outlined. It will be noticed that but few dates are necessary to be remembered.

A form in use by many of our best teachers is here presented. Term of Office, 1801 to 1809.

It will be noticed that while this form gives a pretty thorough analysis it requires too much space for blackboard reviews.

These analyses might be carried to biography and there made use of in the special study of important leaders in our history. We should constantly keep some important personage before the class for review. We cannot learn too much concerning the actions of noble men and women.

INDIVIDUAL STATES.

NOTE. The thirteen original colonies have been outlined in the settlement period.

NOTE.-Owing to the fact that our school histories give but short sketches (in some cases none) of the individual States it is thought best to present the matter in the shape of questions and answers. Teachers should call the attention of their pupils to these outlines and require at least a brief notice of the early settlement of each State.

1. From what does Vermont derive its name? Ans. From two words, verd, green and mont, mountain.

2. What two States claimed Vermont? Ans. At first New Hampshire claimed it, and afterward New York.

3. "What did Vermont pay for itself?" Ans. Vermont paid New York $30,000 for her claims before it could be admitted into the Union.

4. Who were the Green Mountain Boys? Ans. The soldiers of Vermont were so called during the Revolution.

5. Has Vermont furnished a president of the United States? If so, give his name.

6. What is meant by the New Hampshire Grants? Ans. All the territory lying between New Hampshire and New York was so called, owing to the New Hampshire claims,