Who was our commander on lake Champlain ? What two attacks were made upon our forces nearly at the same time? Which forces were superior? The British, on both elements. What was the issue? Most disastrous to the British, and most glorious to us. Success of Macdonough? He tish in their attempt upon Washing-captured or destroyed almost the ton city ? By whom, commanded? What most disgraceful actions did he there perform? To whom, has the taking and burning of W. been considered as exceedingly disgraceful? To both the British and Americans. What good appears to have resulted from it? It probably conduced to hasten peace. whole British fleet. How many men did Prevost lose? § Why were enlistments in N. E. comparatively few ? Respecting what, were there dissentions between the general and state governments? From what apprehension, was there great dissatisfaction? What crisis did some fear? How? By uniting the Ameri-subject? cans in the war, and thus discouraging the British from prosecuting it. § Success of the British in an attempt upon Baltimore ? Fate of Ross ? § With what success, did the British attack Fort Erie ? Which party sustained the est loss? For what purpose did that legis. lature then appoint delegates ? What other states followed this example? Where did the delegates meet? Upon what, did they dwell in their report ?? Can you recollect some of the algreat-terations, which they recommended to be made in the constitution? What prevented the calling of another convention? Which way is Fort Erie from Buffalo ? How has the Hartford convention Of what considerable places in Maine, did the British take posses-been regarded by their opponents? sion soon after ? What treasonable purpose has What seaports were then seri-been imputed to the Hartford Conously threatened? vention ? How defended? § On what place did Gov. Prevost make a descent, Sept. 1814 ? With what force? Who was then our commander at Plattsburg? Near what lake, is Plattsburg? Reason assigned, why no attempt was made to execute such a purpose ? Can you mention some of the reasons, offered to justify the formation of this convention? What seems to refute the charge of treasonable designs? § In what month and year, did the British invade Louisiana ? By whom, commanded? With what forces, did Packenham attack Jackson? When was the battle of N. ? Fate of Packenham and Gibbs? Where was a treaty of peace formed about that time between the U. S. and Britain? What was visibly wearing away? What state was received into the union in 1816 ? In what war, was Indiana the scene of many battles and depredations ? § Cause of the most noticeable change of manners during Madison's administration ?-Remedy? Can you mention some of the most important religious facts during this period? What crippled commerce during this period? Cause of extensive bankruptcies? Can you recollect any thing redeclared?specting our agriculture, during this period? In what country, is Ghent ? For what, did it provide? § What other war was terminated by treaty, soon after the war with Britain? Who had commenced this war? Three most important articles of this treaty ? For what, were extensive factories established ? Effect of the peace upon manufacturing companies? What is said of a considerable portion of them? What was our population at the close of this period? By what, were some literary institutions seriously affected? What literary institutions continued on the whole, to increase? Can you mention the names of What was stipulated by the some of the most important semininth article of the treaty of Ghent?naries founded in that period? Effect of such measures? § For what purpose, was a convention signed at London, July 3, 1815 ? How was this received by many in this country?-Why? § Who succeeded Pres. Madison? When inaugurated? In what respects, was the coun. try then more prosperous than in 1809 ? Can you mention some particuWhich of our frigates was tak-lars, in which, it was not prosper en by the British, just before the ratification of the treaty of Ghent ? Commander of the President? How many British ships were taken by the Americans near the same time? What ship took the Penguin? § What was the capital of the U. S. bank, incorporated in 1816 ? From what, was this country gradually recovering in 1816 ? ous in 1817 ? What states did Monroe visit that season? What was his particular object? Can you mention some particulars of his message to Congress, Dec. 1 ? What state was added to the union that month? What three states lie directly east of Mississippi? What was done with the record What Indlans ceded to the U. S S. a large tract of land in 1801?? of the sale? § By what forces, were a number of adventurers driven from Amelia Island in 1817? Where is Amelia Island? Near the S. E. corner of Georgia. Object of those adventurers? Under what authority, did they pretend to act? Mention some of the most important laws, enacted by Congress the ensuing winter. § State, admitted into the union in 1818 ? From what, does that state derive its none? Which way is Il. from Ind. ? from the N. W. territory? What great bay with its coasts, did Monroe ɣisit in 1818? With what power, did he and the senate ratify a treaty, the same year? Success of a war against the Seminole Indians in 1818 ? § With what nation, was a convention ratified in 1819 ? What country did Spain cede to the same year? What territorial government was formed in 1819 ? us, Which side of the Mississippi? Principal difference between states and territories? States choose their own governors and send members to Congress; which is not the case with territories. What part of the country did Monroe visit in 1819 ? § State admitted into the union in 1819 ? How is Al. bounded E. and W.? What four states extend equally N. ? To whom, did Ga. cede all her western territory in 1802? What act did Congress pass in & favor of the former purchasers? Meaning of reimburse? literal meaning to put into the purse again. § In what year, did Maine become a state? To what state, had it been previously attached ? Why did not Maine become a state in 1785 or 1802 ? What state was added to the union in 1821 ? What four states lie wholly to the east of Missouri? What five states lie partly to the E. of Missouri? How many states lie wholly or partly to the E. of Missouri? Why was not Mo. made a state in 1819 ? § At what ratio, was the repre sentation in Congress, fixed in 1821 or '22? Where was a territorial govern. ment established in 1822 ? To what, was the name Florida first given? First visitant of the actual terri tory of Florida ? By whom, was Florida transfer red to us? To whom, was it delivered in 1821 ? Of what convention, did Monroe inform Congress, Dec. 2, 18221 What subject did he introduce soon after? What did he recommend? What state had exercised juris-pirates? diction over this territory? At how much an acre, did Ga. eell 25,000,000 acres of this land? On what ground, was the sale impeached at a subsequent meeting of the legislature * Success of Porter? Thought capture was made, he protected our commerce. How? By frightening away pirates. the Did they take none of our ves sels, after Porter sailed? But one only, which was retaken by him. § How long has this land been inhabited by white people? In what respect, does our national character differ from that of more ancient nations? What is said of the physiognomy of different parts of our nation? Principal religious denominations in our country? Mention some of them. What facilitates our foreign and domestic trade? What are the bible and Christianity presenting to us? From what moral sources, may we expect the richest blessings? What may we hope respecting our sons?-our daughters? What people is happy? For what, should we exert our For whose employment, have pe-selves to the utmost? For the good culiar facilities been devised? Where have we sent missionaries ? In what, consits our commerce? In what respects, has a new era commenced in relation to our agriculture? How is it beginning to be regarded? Where do exhibitions of cattle, &c. annually take place? Effect of these? From what, are our manufactures gradually rising? Population in 1820 ?-in 1829 ? Probably about 13,000,000. When has education received considerable attention in this country? Present state of our various literary institutions? § What question seems most naturally to arise, in reviewing our history? From what, did the branch, planted by our fathers, acquire stability? To what, did this people betake themselves, when emancipated from the British yoke? Character of our constitution? What has confirmed its competency? How long ago did its operation commence ? What vast conquests have we made? What means do we possess in an unusual degree? of our country, for the good of the world, and for the glory of our divine Benefactor. Miscellaneous Questions. No. 7. Two most important offices, sustained by Washington? Who was the third president of the U.S.? Who commanded the Philadelphia, when she was run aground and captured near Tripoli? Vast country, ceded to the U.S. by France in 1803? Fourth president of the U.S.? Success of Gen. Ross, in attacking Washington in 1814? Where did Gen. Jackson gain a most glorious victory in 1815? Fifth president of the U.S.? What tremendous revolution commenced in Europe in 1789? Sect of Christians most distinguished for missions? Who was Jessuf? Which of our frigates did the British outrageously attack in 1807 ? What English minister offered an indignity to Mr. Madison ? Who captured the Gurriere? Who was Dearborn? From whom, was York taken in 1813 ? Most important place, captured by the British, during the War of Impressments? What governor of Canada made a descent on Plattsburgh in 1814 ? Who was Paceknham ? 1 What president visited the N. E. capture a British feet! states in 1817 ? Who was Genet? For what purpose, did Adams constitute Washington commander in chief of the American forces? Two most distinguished American duelists ? Who was Hamet ? In what year, was Louisiana ceded to the U.S.? What general was tried for treason, cowardice, and unofficer-like conduct, soon after the surrender of Detroit? Who captured the British fleet on lake Erie ? Who was Macdonough? In what battle, did Packenham attack Jackson? Fate of Capt. Lawrence, when the Chesapeak was taken? In what part of the U. S. were enlistments comparatively few, dur ing the last war? Where did Shaler and Decatur conclude a treaty of peace in 18151 In what state, was there a great insurrection in 1794 ? What ship did Decatur recapture and burn? Who said to Gen. Eaton, "My head or yours"? In what battle, was Gen. Harrison engaged in 1807? In what year, was the last war declared against Britain? Who said, "We have met the enemy, and they are ours"? British commander, who fell in How many extensive journies did tration? What was the Hartford Conver tion ? What was the whisky rebellion! Across what desert, did Hame and Eaton march? To whose character, was the battle of Tippacanoe ruinous? Who was captured with his army at Detroit, in 1812 ? What important place in Upper Who was Tecumseh ? Where were Ellsworth, Davie and Murray sent to negotiate a treaty in 1799? Where did Decatur recapture and burn the Philadelphia? On what occasion, did the Gor. of Derne say to Eaton, "My head or yours"? Where were Hull and his ar captured in 1812? From whom, was Detroit take in 1818? What do you recollect of Com Porter? 1 |