1 E :78 " ^mOi ,H168 j 1 1 : ^•t,i:% Class £ lis Book_ H'^S Copyright N^. COPyRIGHT DEPOSIT. QUESTIONS HALE'S HISTORY OF THE wi?2£f :sis) mji.m§i. NEfV-YORK.* '^ R. LOCKWOOD, 415 BROADWAY. J. k. 3. Harper, Printers. 1826. Southern District of New-Yo^'k, ss. BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the 10th day of March, in the fiftieth year of the Independence of the United States of America, U. LOCKwooD, of the said District, has deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit: " Questions on Hale's History of the United States," In conformity to the Act of Congress of the United States, enti- iled, " An Act for the encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the time therein mentioned." And also to an Act, entitled, " An Act, supplementary to an Act, entitled an Act for the encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned, and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and etching historical and other prints." JAMES DILL, Clerk of the Southern District of New-Vorh. 3 7^ QUESTIONS. INTRODUCTION. p. * Describe the situation of the continent of America. 1. To whom was this continent supposed by some to have been known ? 1. What attempts led to the discovery of this ex- tensive region ? 1. In what manner were the commodities of the East Indies transported into Europe, pre- vious to the discovery of the Cape of Good Hope? 1. When was that cape discovered ? 1. Who was distinguished among the navigators of that age, and of what country was he a native ? 1. What incidents strengthened his opinion re- specting the existence of another continent ? 2. How was his project treated by his countrymen? 2. To whom did he apply, and from whom did he receive assistance in his voyage of dis- covery ? 2. How many vessels were fitted out for him ? 2. When, and from what port, did he sail ? 2. Where did he stop to repair? 13^ P. o 14. 15. 3, 16. 3. 17. 3, 4 What phenomenon was discovered in relation to the magnetic needle ? Did the reason which Columbus assigned for this variation, satisfy himself? In what manner did the crews of the vessel? conduct themselves during the voyage ? By what means did Columbus prevent them from forcibly resisting his authority ? What expedient did he at last propose when they demanded to be conducted back to Spain ? 18. 3. When and from what vessel was land first dis- covered ? 19. 4. What name did Columbus give to this island ? 20. 4. To what cluster does it belong ? 21- 4. What large island was discovered by him in this voyage ? 22. 4. How was Columbus received at court on his return ? 23. 5. How many voyages did he make after this pe- riod, and at what place did he discover the continent ? 24. 5. By whom was the continent first discovered, and by whom were they sent? 25. 5. In what year did they discover the Island of Newfoundland ? 26. 5. What was the principal object of these expe- ditions ? 27. 5. Upon what ground did the English claim the eastern part of North America ? 28. 6. When and by whom was Paria discovered ? 29. 5. After whom was the continent named ? 30. 5. By whom was the harbour of New- York sup- posed to have been entered ? 31 . 5. Who attempted to plant h colony in Canada ? 39. Q. P. 32. 6. What was it that induced Coligni to project a settlement in America ? 33. 6. Where were the first emigrants supposed to have landed ? 34. 6. What became of them ? 35. 6. By whom was the party sent to Florida mas- sacred ? 36. 6. To whom did queen Elizabeth grant such lands m America as he might discover ? 37. 6. What country did he take possession of for the crown ? 38. 6. Did he ever reach England again ? 6. Who obtained a renewal of the patent granted to sir Humphrey Gilbert ? 6. At what place did the vessels sent by him arrive? 6. With what freight did they return to England ? What circumstances led to this country's beine called Virginia ? •' e 7. What number of persons were sent from Eng- land by Raleigh ? ^ 7. In what manner did the emigrants employ a pnncipal part of their time ? 7. Who conveyed them back to England ? ^' "^^t'courtT' ^^^ "''^ °^ ^"^^"^^^ introduced 7. Did the exertions of Sir Walter Raleigh to plant a colony m America, meet with success ? 7. What places were discovered by Gosnold? ^' ^Th^t'La'^ ci^rcumstance did Cape Cod receive 8. To what did the confirmation of the favourable accounts of Gosnold lead ? 1* 40 41 42. 6 43. 44. Q. P. 52. 8. What was at first considered to be the extent of Virginia ? 33. 8. To whom did king James grant the southern district ? 54. 8. Whom was the northern district granted to ? 55. 8. What were their respective companies called? 56. 8. Of whom were theircompanies principally com- posed, and what objects had they in view ? 57. 8. In what manner were the colonies governed ? 58. 8. What privileges were retained by the emi- grants ? 59. 8. To whom did the king of France grant the territory lying between New Jersey and jSova Scotia ? GO. o. When was the foundation of Quebec laid ? 61. 8. B}'^ whom were the colonies of New England and New-York annoyed ? CHAPTER I. History of Virginia. i'r2. 9. How many persons were destined to commence the settlement in South Virginia? >V3. 0, Who had the command of the squadron, and by whom was he accompanied ? G4. 0. What was delivered to the compan}?^ on their departure, and what were their directions concerning it? 65. 9. What occurred during the Toyage ? 66. 9. Who was the chief object of their enmity? 67. 10. With what was he accused while yet at sea ? 68. 10. What was the place of their destination ' 7 Q. P. 69. 10. When did they enter the Chesapeake Bay ? 70. 10. What river did they ascend ? 71. 10. At what place did they debark ? 72. 10. What was the sealed box found to contain ? 73. 10. Who was elected president, and who was ex- cluded from office ? 74. 10. What was the situation of the country at this period? 75. 10. What was the character of the natives ? 76. II. What were their weapons ? 77. 1 1. How many of the colony died the first year? 78. II. What did their distressed situation lead thera to do? 79. 1 1. What means were taken to protect them from the attacks of the Indians? no. 1 1. What stratagem was made use of by Smith, to procure provisions from the natives? 81, II, Into whosfi hands did he fall? G2, 11. By whom was he rescued from an untimelv death ? C3, 12, To what number was the settlers reduced on his return ? C4, 12, What measures did he take to prevent their abandoning the settlement ? 85, 12. How many emigrants came over with Captain Newport? oB. 12. What passion that was excited among the set- tlers destroyed the welfare of the colony ? Who was chosen president ? Did he serve when first Chosen ? Did the colony thrive under his administration .' When did the London Company obtain a more liberal charter ? 91. 13. How many emigrants arrived shortly after ? 87. 13 88. 13, 89, 13, 90. 13. 8 Q. P. 92. 13. What accident befell the officers of this com- pany ? 93. 13. What measures did Smith take to restore order among them ? 94. 13. What consequences followed the return of Smith to England ? 95. 14. What appellation did the settlers give to this period of their sufferings ? 96. 14. In what time was the colony reduced from five hundred persons to sixty ? 97. 14. After the officers arrived, what prevented them from returning to England ? 98. 14. Who succeded Lord Delaware as governor ? 99. 14. In what year was Sir Thomas Gates made governor ? 100. 14. For what purpose was Pocahontas taken and detained at Jamestown ? 101. 14. Did this stratagem succede? 102. 15. Who married Pocahontas? 103. 15. How was she received by the king and queen of England ? 104. 15. Where had the Dutch fixed a trading estab- lishment ? 105. 15. In what manner was the land owned by the first settlers ? 106. 15. What was the consequence of this regulation ? 107. 15. Since what year had the colony been governed by martial law ? 108. 15. Did the inhabitants complain of the rigor with which it was administered? 109. 16. Who was appointed to succede Argal as go- vernor ? 110. 16. Where did the general assembly meet? 111. 16. What were the views of those who emigrated at this period ? 9 Q, P. 112^ 16. What measures were taken to present the emigrants from returning to England ? 113. 16. What was the commencement of the slave trade among the colonies ? 114. 16. In what state were the colonies at this period ? 115. 16. Whosucceded Powhatan in power among the Indians ? 1 16. 17. What barbarous design did he prevail on them to undertake ? 117. 17. How was this design carried into effect, and how many were massacred ? 118. 17. What prevented this destruction from extend- ing to the other villages ? 119. 17. By what vvas this massacre succeded ? 120. 17. Who was victorious in this war ? 121. 17. Of the nine thousand persons who emigrated from England, how many were left in the year 1624? 122. 17. To whom did king James commit the manage- ment of the affairs in the colony ? 123. 17. What regulations were made concerning the article of tobacco ? 124. 18. What governor did the people send prisoner to Europe ? 125. 18. In what manner did king Charles receive the deputies sent by the people to represent their grievances ? 126. 18, By whom was Harvey succeded, and what privilege was he instructed to grant the co- lonists ? 127. 18. Did this colony favor the royal cause during the wars between the king and the parlia- ment ? 128. 18. After the parliament had gained the ascend- ency in England, who was sent to reduce the colony to submission ? 10 Q. P. 129. 18. Who appointed the governors to preside over the colony ? 130. 18. For what reason was this colony favored less than that of New England ? 131. 19. Was the colony apprized of the death of Cromwell, at the time they proclaimed Charles the Second ? 132. 19. Of what did Virginia boast on this occasion ? 133. 19. Was the colony benefitted by the restoration ? 134. 19. Did the king confirm Berkeley in the office of governor? 135. 19. What w;)s the consequence of the injuries inflictefi by one who should have supported the interest of the colony ? 136. 19. Who was ihe leader of the insurgents ? 137. 19. To what oilice was he elected ? 138. 19. To whom ''id he apply for a commission, and what dller did he make ? 139. 19. How many followers had he ? 140. 19. What measures did he take to force the go- vernor to comply with his demands ? 141. 19. Was the governor prevailed on to sign his commission '! 142. 20. After the departure of Bacon and his party what course did the council pursue ? 143. 20. How did he act on receiving this intelligence ? 144. 20. In what manner did he endeavor to make a show of it-gality ? 145. 20. What circumstances followed this usurpation ? 146. 20. What town was burned ? 147. 20. What put an end to this civil war ? 148. 20. How were the rebels treated by Berkeley? 149. 20. Who succeded him in the government? 150. 20. What was the number of inhabitants in this colony in the year 1688 ^ n Q. P. 151. 21. What protected this colony from the incut- sions of the savages ? 162. 21. By whom were its governors appointed? 153. 21. Who endeavored to arrest the progress of slavery ? 154. 21 . By whom were their efforts defeated ? CHAPTER II. Massachusetts. 155. 23. What part of North America was assigned to the Plymouth Company ? 23. What was it at that time called ? 23. Where did the first emigrants land ? 23. Did they return to England ? 23. What places did John Smith visit ? 24. From whom did the northern colony receive the name of New England ? 24. What was the maxim of the ecclesiastics and politicians of that day? 24. Who was it that preached with so much success? 24. To what place did a society of these perse- cuted individuals remove, and under whose care was it ? 24, To whom did they apply for a grant of land , in Americ 25. When was this grant obtained ? 25. What was the place of their destination ? 25. By whom was the master of the vessel bribed to carry them farther north ? 25. What covenant was made between them pre- vious to their leaving the ship ? 12 Q. P- 169. 26. Who was elected governor ? 170. 25. Where did the emigrants land ? 171. 25. How many of the company perished by the following spring ? 172. 25. Where was this settlement situated, and what was it called ? 173. 25. What number did the colonists amount to in ten years after their first landing ? 174. 26. When was the association of Puritans formed for the purpose of planting a colony in New England ? 175. 26. What gave them this appellation ? 176. 26. What was the object which this society wished to obtain? 177. 26. Of what territory did they obtain a grant ? 178. 26. Under whose direction was a small number sent over to commence a plantation, and where did they land ? 179. 26. By what name was the charter granted ? 180. 26. What were the principal regulations specified in this charter ? 181. 26. What rights were secured to' the colonists and their descendants ? 182. 26. When was their number augmented by three hundred, and to what place did one hundred of them remove ? 183. 26. What was the first thing done ? 1 84. 27. What number of them perished before the ensuing spring, and what did they lament ? 185. 27. When was Boston founded ? 186. 27. What distinguished lady became a victim to the hardships to which she was exposed ? 187. 27. How many of the fifteen hundred perished before December ? 188. 27. How did they bear their misfortunes ? 13 Q. P. J 89. 28. Upon what model did they wish to establish the commonwealth ? 190. 28. Who enjoyed the privilege of voting? 191. 28. What malady had lessened in a degree the power of the natives ? 192. 28. Who had discovered signs of hostility towards the English settlements ? 193. 28. What measures were taken for their defease ? 194. 28. What alteration was made in the mode of legislation ? 195. 29. To whom was the appellation of the general court transferred ? 19G. 29. Who was it that occasioned disturbances in the colony, and by what means ? 197. 29. Who were the two conspicuous persons that emigrated in 1635 ? 198. 29. Which one of them was soon made governor? 1 99. 29. What woman was celebrated for her eloquence and enthusiasm during his administration ^ 200. 29. Who embraced her principles ? 201. 29. How was she punished for preaching that which was considered heresy ? 202. 30. What became of Vane and Peters ? 203. 30. Who were detained by king Charles when on the point of embarking for America ? 30. When, and by whom, was Rhode Island founded? 30. How many colonies were there in New Eng- land ? 30. How did the rapid progress of the English set- tlements affect the natives ? 30. W^hat two vvarliice tribe? of Indians inhabited Rhode Island ? 30. What proposal was made by the Pequods to the other tribe ? 14 Q. P. 109. 31. To whom did the Narragansets disclose the proposal ? ilO. 31. Who commanded the forces against the Pe- quods ? 211. 31. Was he successful ? 212. 31. Near what city did the next contest take place? 213. 31. Did their defeat conclude the war ? 214. 31. What was the consequence of the success with which it had been carried on against the natives ? 215. 31. How many persons had arrived in the ten years from the time of the first settlement at Salem ? 216. 32. What is said to be a testimony of the merit of the colonists ? 217. 32. Between what four colonies was a league formed offensive and defensive ? 218. 32. What apprehensions led to the foi'mation of this league ? 219. 32. How did the dispute commence between the representatives and assistants ? 220. 33. Which side of the contest between the king and parliament was embraced by the New England colonies ? 221. 33. How was this attachment rewarded by par- liament after it had gained the ascendancy '? 33. Who was a zealous friend of the colonies? When was New Hampshire incorporated with Massachusetts ? What province was taken under her pro- tection ? In what year did the Quakers arrive in the colony ? In what manner did they behave ? What law was passed concerning them ? 228. 34. Did any of them suffer by this law ? /^OC) 33. 223. S3. 224. 33. 225. 33. 226. 34. 227. 34 15 Q. P. 229. 34. How was Charles the Second acknowledgetl by the colonies of New England ? 230. 34. Who arrived among them shortly after ? 231. 34. Were they included in the general pardon aL the ascension of king Charles ? 232. 35. Did they escape the vigilance of their pur- suers ? 233. 35. Where are the graves, supposed to be those of the judges, shown? 234. 35. Describe the singular occurrence which took place in the year 1G75. 235. 36. Were the colonies now in favor with the go- vernment of England ? 23C. 36. What law was enacted respecting the com- merce of \hc colonies ? 237. 36. What was the consequence of this regulation taken in connection with others ? 238. 30. When and for what purpose were the four commissioners sent to New England. 239. 36. What was this measure considered by the co lonies to be ? 240. 36. What province rei'used to acknowledge the authority of the comtnissioners ? 241. 3G. What offer did thty make to the people of New Hampshire, and how was it received ? 242. 37. Why was Connecticut the favorite of the commissioners ? 243. 37. What number of towns, and inhabitants, were the New England colonies supposed to con- tain jfifty years after the landing at Plymouth ? 244. 57. Who assumed the station of leader of the na- tives against the whites ? 245. 37. What circumstance embittered the hatred of this chief against the nhites ? 24C, 38. How many men was the confederacy, that was formed by him, able to send into the field ? 16 Q. P. 247, 38. Where did he commence hostiliUes, and ivhai did he effect ? MS. 38. How many of the whites were killed in the attack on the Indians at Pocapet ? '249. 39. Describe the mode of warfare carried on h\ the natives. 250. 39. With how many men was Winslow despatched against the Indians ? 251. 39. Were the English victorious? 252. 39. What loss did they suffer ? 253. 39. How many of the Indians were killed and taken prisoners ? 254. 39. Did the Indians ever recover this blow ? 255. 39. What two captains were distinguished for the bravery with which they endeavored to subdue the natives ? 25C. 40. How did Philip bear with the reverses of fortune ? 257. 40. By whom was he killed ? 258. 40. How many houses had been destroyed during this war ? 259. 40. In what year was New Hampshire constituted a separate colony ? 260. 40. What was paid by Massachusetts for the claim to the soil and jurisdiction of iVIaine ? 261. 40. By what means had the coionies offended thf mother country ? 262. 40. Who was sent over and commissioned as i. - spector of customs in New England ? 263. 40. What did the letter require which he brought from the king ? 264. 41. What was understood to be the king's intention with regard to the colonies ? 265. 41. In what year was the charter cancelled ? 266. 41 Was the colony pleased with the appointment of .Sir Edmund Andross for governor " 17 Q. P. 267. 41. In what manner did he extort large sums of money from the people? 268. 41. Who were placed in confinement, as soon as the rumor reached Boston, of the invasion of England by William, Prince of Orange ? 269. 42. When this rumor proved to be correct, were they ordered home for trial ? 270. 42. Who instigated the Indians to commence hos- tilities against the English settlements ? 271. 41. What towns were attacked by the French and Indians ? 272. 42. Under whose command was the army sent against Montreal ? 273. 42. Who commanded the fleet destined to attack Quebec ? 274. 42. W^ere either of these expeditions successful ? 275. 42. In what manner did Massachusetts pay off her troops ? 276. 42. What provinces were added to Massachusetts by the new charter ? 977. 42. What privilege did it allow the people ? 278. 42. To whom was reserved the right of appointing governor and lieutenant governor ? 279. 42. What power was given to the governor ? 280. 43. What did the king do to render this charter more acceptable ? 281. 43. "What was almost the first act of the governor? 282. 43. Where was this court held ? 2-83. 43. Mention the circumstances relative to the daughter and niece of Mr. Paris. 284. 41. How many persons were executed for witch- craft ? 28o. 44. To what pitch did the accusations for witch- craft at length attain ? 286. 44. What was it that roused them to reflection ? 2* IS Q. P. 287. 45. What law was passed by the legislature at its first session ? 288. 45. How long did the war, which began in 1690. with the French and Indians, continue ? 289. 45. When was Deerfield surprised ? 390. 45. How many were killed and taken prisoners? 291. 45. What distinguished person and family were taken ? 292. 45. How were their prisoners treated by the sa vages ? 293. 46. When was Port Royal taken, and by whom ? 294. 46. In compliment to whom was its name changed to Annapolis ? 295. 46. Who conducted the expedition against Canadii by land ? 296. 46. Who commanded the fleet? 297. 46. What accident did they meet with in the St Lawrence River ? 298. 47. How many lives were lost by this shipwreck ? 299. 47. What course did General Nicholson take on learning the fate of the fleet ? oOO. 47. In what year was peace concluded with the Indians ? 301. 47. When was Samuel Shute appointed governor ? 302. 47. What two parties existed at the time of his arrival ? 303. 47. Which one of them did he join ? 304. 47. By whom was the opposite party led ? 305. 48. How did the colony express their displeasuif^ against their governor ? 306. 48. When did he return to England ? 307. 48. What was insisted on by his successor ? 308 . 49. Did the king's disapprobation of the conduci A of the assembly move them to comply witli his request ^ 19 p. 49. What suspended this contest for a time ? 49. By whom was he succeded ? 49. What were the expectations of the colony on his appointment ? 49. Were they disappointed ? 50. How was this contest ended ? 50. Who succeded Belcher in the government 50. When did the war again break out between England and France ? 316. 50. Were the colonies affected by it ? 317. 50. From what did their commerce and fisheries suffer ? 318. 60. From what port were these privateers fitted out? 319. 50. Where is this place situated ? 320. 60. How much money had been expended on it- fortifications ? 321. 50. Who projected an expedition against thit place ? 322. 50. To whom did he communicate this idea ? 323. 50. What measures did he take, to prevent its being publicly known, on communicating this proposal to the general Court ? 324. 50. By whom and in what manner was it disclosed .' 325. 51. Were the people in favor of the project ? 326. 51. Who was invited to assist in this expedition ' 327. 51. Who v»?as appointed to take the command? 328. 51. How many men were equipped for this service ? 329. 51. How many inhabitants did New England con- tain at this period ? 330. 5 1 . What orders did Commodore Wrirren receive , after having declined his assistance ? 331. 51.. Where did the several forces unite ? •' 20 Q. P. 332. 61. What gave the French the first notice of their danger ? 333. 52. What success did the fleet meet with in the harbor ? 334. 52. When did the French commander capitulate ? 335. 53. When and on what terms was peace concluded with France ? 336. 53. Was the possession of Louisburg retained by Great Britain ? 337. 53. Were the colonies not dissatisfied with this preceding ? CHAPTER III. AcM) Hampshire. 338. 55. What province was considered the parent of the New England colonies ? 339. 55. Where was Masons' Hall built ? ;)40. 55. Where did a part of these emigrants settle ? 341. 55. What were their principal objects ? 342. 55. What territory was granted -to Mason alone. and what was it called ? 343. 55. When was Portsmouth founded ? 344. 55. Who laid the foundation of Exeter ' 345. 55. Where are these towns situated ? 346. 55. What towns followed the example of Exeter in estiiblishing a civil government ? 347. 55. When did these towns form a coalition with Massachusetts ? 348. 5G. What settlements suffered in the war with Philip ? 349. 5C. When did the colony become independent of Massachusetts " 21 p. 56. By whom were the president and council to he appointed? 56. To whose choice was left the house of repre- sentatives ? 56. Where and at what time did the first assembly meet? 56. What was the first law in the code which they adopted? 56. How long was this previous to the enactment of a similar law iu Massachusetts ? 56. What title did Mason assume, and what were his claims ? 56. Were these claims ever enforced ? 56. Did the same governor generally preside over Nl'W Himpshire and Massachusetts ? 57. From what did this colony suffer more than any of the others ? 57. When was Dover surprised ? 57. By *vhom had the Indians been maltreated ? 57. What stratagem was made use of by the In- dians, in order to gain admittance into the houses of the whites ? 57. Describe their treatment of Mr. Waldron ? 57. How many were killed and taken prisoners ? 58. What encouraged the Indians to prosecute the war with vigov? 58. What closed this war ? 58. When was another began and how long did it continue ? 58. When and by whom was Londonderry set tied ? 58. Where is it situated? 58. What did they introduce ? 58. When did the inhabitants again suffer the trials of an Indian war ? 22 a. p. 371. 58. vV hat expedient was resorted to by Ihc go- vernment ? 372. 58. To what company were the lands claimed by Mason transferred ? 373. 68. What did they do to silence opposition ? 374. 58. In what manner were the Masonian lands ffranted ? CHAPTER IV. Connecticut. 59. When and by whom was the grant obtained of that portion of land which is now called the stale of Connecticut ? How is it situated ? By whom was a fort erected at Hartford ? When were the settlements at Weathersfield ani5 Windsor begun ? By whom was the foundation of Hartford 'laid ? With what tribe of Indians were all the set- tlements at war at this time ? For what were the colonists distinguished during this war ? 382. GO. Whose authority did the emigrants first ac- knowledge ? 383. 60. When did they become a separate colony? 384. 60. Who settled at Saybrook ? 385. 60. In honor of whom was this place so called ? 386. 60. Where is it situated, and when did it become a part of the colony ? 387. 61 . By whom was New Haven founded, and where is it situated ? 38^. 61. Who were allowed the privilege of voting? 376. 59. .377. 59. 378. 59, 379. 60, 380. 60, 381. 60. 23 p. 6 1 With whom were the colonies at variance '? 62. What induced them to make a confederation for mutual defense ? 62. When was a treaty concluded between the English and Dutch ? 62. In what manner did the Dutch break the agreement of neutrality, made between them and the English colonies ? 63. Was Massachusetts determined to withhold her assistance in case of war ? 63. What prevented a war from taking place ? 63, What circumstance induced Charles the Se- cond to grant this colony a liberal charter ? 63. Did New Haven willingly consent to her union with this colony ? 63. Did Connecticut sufifer as much as the rest of the colonies in the war with Philip ? 64. By whom was the charter of this colony de- clared void ? 64. Who endeavored to compel the people to resign their charter ? 64. In what manner and by whom was his at- tempt defeated ? 64. When did Connecticut resume her former government ? 64. Who was authorized to take command of the militia of this colony ? 64. To whom did this office belong by the charter? 65. Did the people oppose the invasion of these rights successfully ? 65. How was this affair settled by the king •' 65. When was Yale College founded ? 65. When was it first established ? 65. From whom did it derive its name ? 65. What was the result of the meeting at Say- brook ? CHAPTER V. Rhode Island. %i. P. 110. 67. How is Rhode Island situated ' 411. 67. By whom was it founded ? il2. 67. For what was he banished from Massachusetts' 413. 67. When was the first settlement began? 414. 67. What name did he give it ? 415. 67. Where is it situated ? 416. 67. Did Roger Williams endeavor to meliorate the condition of the natives ? 417. 67. By whom was the Island of Rhode Island first settled ? 418. 68. When was a charter granted to the Rhode Island and Providence plantations ? 419. 68. What sect was excluded the right of voting ? 420. 68. What was authorized by law relative to the Quakers ? 421. 68. Was it ever carried into effect ? 122. 68. Who dissolved the charter government of Rhode Island ? 423. 68. When was it resumed ? 424. 68. By what means was this colony exempted from Indian hostilities ? 425. 68. What was the amount of the population in the year 1730 ? 426. 68. What was the inci'ease of thirty-one years ? 427. 68. When and by whom was Brown university founded ? 25 CHAPTER VI. cATcM)- York. p. 69. Of what country was Henry Hudson a native ? 69. In whose service was he employed ? 69. What harbor, island, and river did he dis- cover ? 69. What privilege was granted the Dutch mer- chants ? 69. Where did they erect a fort, and what name did they give it ? 69. What was the island of New-York called by the Indians ? G9. By whom was the tex'ritory claimed, and on what grounds ? 69. Whose right did the<;olonies afterwards assert? 69. Where did they erect a fort for their defense ? 69. What territory was granted to the Dutch West India Company, and what was it called ? 69. W^hat were the boundaries of this country ? 69. When was fort Nassau built ? 69. Where had the Swedes a settlement? 70. When did the war commence between the Dutch and the natives ? 442. 70. Who was solicited to take command of the whites ? 443. 70. With what number of men did he protect the Dutch settlements from the barbarities of the Indians ? 444. 70. How many of the natives were killed during this war ? 445. 7Q. Where did a severe action take place between the Dutch and the Indians ? 26 (^. p. 146. 70. How long did the graves of the dead remans visible ? 147. 70. What line of partition between their re- spective territories was agreed upon by Go vernor Stuyvesant and the New England commissioners ? 348. 70. What were the situation and extent of the country granted by Chaiies the Second to the duke of York ? 149. 70. What measures were taken to put him in pos- session of this grant ? 450. 70. Was Stuyvesant prevailed on to sun-ender ? 461. 71. In compliment to whom was the name Man- hattan changed to New-York, and Orange to Albany ? 452. 71. During whose administration was New-York made a city ? 453. 71. Who treacherously delivered the city into the, hands of the Dutch ? 454. 71. Did they retain possession of it long? 455. 71. Who was appointed by the Duke to be go- vernor ? 156. 71. When was Colonel Dougan appointed go- vernor ? 457. 71 . What were his religious principles ? 458. 71. What privilege was allowed to all freeholders ? 459. 72. Who w'as obliged to ratify the laws before thev could be enforced ? 460. 72. By what confederacy was the interior of New- York inhabited ? 461. 72. For what purpose had this confederacy been formed ? 462. 72. To whom were the six Nations allied ? 463. 72. Who led an army against them ? 464. 72. What was he compelled to do by the many hardships which his troops had undergon '/ 27 Q. p. i65. 72. What celebrated Indian Chief addressed the governor on this occasion ? 166. 73. By whom was the reduction of the six Nations again attempted ? 467. 73. How was he defeated ? 468. 74. Who ascended the throne of England ? 469. 75. What sect resorted in great numbers to the colony ? 170. 74. When did the Prince of Orange ascend the throne ? i71. 74. On hearing of this change, was the late king's governor imprisoned ? 472. 74. Who was the most active person among the disaflfected of this colony ? 473. 74. Did he proclaim the Prince of Orange king? 474. 74. To what office was Leisler promoted ? 475. 75. By whom was a party raised against him at Albany ? 476. 15. What measures were taken to enforcp. submis- sion ? 477. 75. By whom were the French and Indians sent against Albany ? 478. 75. Describe their attack on Schenectady ? 479. 76. How many were killed and made prisoners by them ? 180. 76. What was projected to avenge these barbari- ties ? 481. 76. Was any .thing effected by this expedition? 482. 76. Who niade an attack on Quebec ? 183. 76. To what was the failure of this expedition attributed ? 184. 76. Who was appointed governor in the place of Leisler ? 485. 77. Did Leisler refuse to resign his authority ? 186. 77. Of what were he and Milborne convicted ? 28 Q. P. 487. 77. By what contrivance did their enemie& get the governor to sign the warrant for theii execution ? 48S. 77. By whom were the French settlements attack- ed ? 189. 78. Vvlio succeded Sloughter as governor ? 190. 78. What measures were taken to produce a uni- formity in the religion and language of this colony ? 491. 78. What was provided for, by a bill that was passed at a subsequent session ? 493. 78. What power did the council wish to confer on the governor ? 493. 78. By whom was Fletcher succeded ? 494. 78. What was he instructed to do ? 495. 78. Who was supposed to encourage them ? 496. 78. Who was sent against the pirates ? ''Sn. 78. After being a short time at sea what did he do ; 98. 79. When was he apprehended, and what became of him ? 499. 79. Who was accused of sharing in his plunder ? 500. 79. When did Lord Bellamont die, and who was appointed to succede him as governor ? uO.l. 79. Who was his father ? 502. 79. For what purpose had Lord Cornbury been sent to America ? 503. 79. Of what colony beside New-York was he go> vei'nor ? 504. 79. Did they succede in obtaining his removal ? 506. 79. What afterward became of him ? 506. 80. What principle was asserted by one of the committee of grievances ? 507. 80. What number of Germans did General Hunter bring with him, and where did they settle ? 508. 80. What is the character of thsir, descendants ? 29 Q. P. 509. 80. When was an attempt made again upon Quebec? 510. 01. What was the cause of the diflFerences exist- ing between the council and the house oi' representatives ? 511. 81. On whom did the authority fall after the de- cease of the governor ? 512. 81. What celebrated bishop was the father of the next governor ? 513. 81. For what purpose were the French building a chain of forts from the St. Lawrence to the Mississippi ? 514. 81. Where do these rivers rise and empty ? 515. §1. By what means did the governor endeavor to defeat their design ? 516. 81. How are these lakes situated ? 517. 81. In which one of them did the French lanch two vessels, and what fort did they build lo command its entrance ? 518. 82. Under whose administration were the French permitted to erect a fort at Crown Point? 519. 82. At whose instigation was Zeuger prosecuted ? 520. 82. What honor was conferred on one of his de- fenders ? 521. 82, By whom was Governor Crosby succeded ? 522. 82. What contest was revived in the first part of his administration ? 523. 83. How was it ended ? 524. 84. What was it that occasioned great alarm in the city of New-York at this time ? 525. 84. What was it that first excited the suspicion of the citizens ? 52G. 84. By whom were their suspicions confirmed? 527. 84. Were there any white men accused ? 528. 84. What sentences were pronounced on the blacks ? 3* 3d Q. P. j2S. 84. How many whites suftered death ? 530. 84. Against what sect were the people prejudiced ? SSL 85. What did Governor Clark allude to in a speech delivered by him in the year 1741? 532. 85. When was George Clinton sent over as go- vernor to the colony ? 033. 85. By whom was Saratoga destroyed ? 534. 85. To what place did the enemy venture to carry on their hostilities ? 335. 85. Who was it that succeded in carrying away captives from the cit}' ? CHAPTER Vn. JVeio Jersey. 5S6. 87. When and by whom was the first settlement made in New Jersey ? 537. 87. What was this settlement called, and where is it situated ? 538. 87. Under whose patronage was a company formed in Sweden, for the purpose of planting a colony in America ? 539. 87. At what place did the Swedes and Finns make their first settlement ? 540. 87. Where did the English attempt to settle ? 641. 87. Who assisted the Swedes in driving them from thence ? 542. 87. By what means did the Swedes gain the entire command of the Delaware river ? 543. 87. By whom were their ports taken, and them- selves transported to Europe ? 544. 87. What territory did the Dutch at this li^nc possess ? 545. 87. When was it taken from them ? 616. 87. To whom was the territory conveyed, which lies between the Hudson and Delaware rivers ? 31 p. 88. In compliment to whom was it called New Jersey ? 88. Who was appointed governor, and where did he fix his seat of government ? 88. To whom did Lord Berkeley dispose of his right ? 88. What use was made of it by him ? 88. Who were appointed trustees for the purpose of selling it ? 88. What partition was agreed on between Sir George Carteret and the trustees ? 88. Why was it necessary for the Duke of York to obtain a new grant for this territory ? 89. Who claimed the jurisdiction over the Jerseys^ and on what did he insist ? 89. By what means did he enforce his authority ? 90. To whom did East Jersey pass from Carteret ' 90. To what religious sect did they belong ? 90. Who was appointed their governor for life ? 90. When was a separate government granted to New Jersey ? 90. When was Nassau Hall founded, and what k it now called ? 90. How many inhabitants did Jersey then contain ?• 90. Was this colony exempt from the Indian wars? CHAPTER VIII. Delaware. 9 1 . Under whose patronage was this colonysettled ■ 91. How is it situated ? 91. When did the first emigrants come over, ancV where did they land ? 91. W^hat did the}' caH the countrj', and the rivei- Delaware ? 567. 91 560. 91 569. 91, 570. 91. 571. 91. 32 Where did they first settle ? What measures did art of the Anje- ricans ? 1 129. 198. What was the issue of the contest ? 1130. 198. What plan of future operations waa deter- mined on by the British ? 1 131. 199. With how many men did General Burgoyne invest Ticonderoga ? 1 132. 199. By whom was the garrison then commanded? 1133. 199. Did they evacuate the fort ? 1134. 199. Were they pursued by the enemy ? 1 135. 200. Did they succede in reaching the head quar ters of General Schuyler ? 1 1 36. 200. To what place did he retreat on the approach of the enemy ? 1142. 201. 1143. 201. 1144. 202. 1145. 202 1146. 202, 63 Q. p. 1 137. 200. What fort was besieged by St. Leger : 1138. 200. For what purpose was Colonel Baum des- patched to Bennington ? 1139. 201. By whom was he defeated ? 1140. 201. How did they come near losing all the ad- vantage they had gained, and what pre- vented it ? 1141. 201. Who commanded the garrison at fort Schuyler ? Who fell into an ambuscade, and was killed, in marching to their assistance ? Was St. Leger obliged to abandon the siege ? Who were appointed to take command of the American army in the North ? To what place did General Gates advance ? In what manner did the first battle commence at this place ? 1147. 202. How did this engagement affect the British army ? 1148. 202. What was the issue of the next contest? 1149. 203. For what was Arnold distinguished in this action ? • 1150. 203. Who was despatched to the assistance of Bnrgoyne, and what prevented his arriving in time ? 1151. 203. To what place did Bnrgoyne retreat, and where is it situated ? 1152. 203. What vvas the situation of the British army at this time ? 1153. 203. What is said 'to have occurred during the deliberation of the council ? 1 154. 204. When did Burgoyne surrender ? 1165. 204. Where was the main body of the British forces concentrated ? 1156. 204. By whom were the British forces at Gorman- town attacked ? 64 Q. P. 1157. 206. What was the loss of the Americans in this engagement ? iJ58, 205. Of what particular service was the posses- sion of fort Mifflin and Red Bank to the British army ? i 1 59. 205. Where did Washington take up winter quar- ters, and what did his armj suffer ? CHAPTER XX. Campaign o/ 1778. 1160. 207. When was a confederation of the states adopted ? 1 161. 207. Who was appointed inspector general ? i 162. 207. When did the French ministry acknowledge the independence of the United States ? 1163. 208. What treaties did they conclude with th* American commissioners ? 1164. 208. What did the news of Burgoyne's defeat produce in England ? 1165. 208. What was the determinatioiv of the cabinet on receiving this intelligence ? 1166. 208. Were the terms rejected by congress ? 1167. 208. What offers were made by the commission- ers to Joseph Reed, and what did he reply ? 1168. 208. Did Great Britain declare war against France, on receiving information of the alliance formed between her and the United States? 1 169. 209. When did the British troops evacuate Phila- delphia, and where did they concentrate their forces ? UTO. 209. Who succeded General Howe as com mander-in-chief ? 65 Q. P. 1171. 209. Who was ordered (o attack the British on their way to New-York? 1172. 209. In what manner did Washington offend General Lee ? 1173. 210. Of what was Lee found guilty, and how was he punished ? 1174. 210. Who arrived with a fleet to the assistance of the United States ? 1175. 210. After finding some of his ships too large to enter the Delaware, what was determined upon ? 1176. 210. What prevented an engagement taking place between the English and French fleets ? 1177. 210. Did Count de Estainge's refusal to act in con- cert with the American array, render it necessary for General Sullivan to abandon the Island ? 1178. 211. Did the alHance with France increase the enmity of the British towards the Ame- ricans ? 1179. 211. What place in Pennsylvania was attacked and destroyed by the tories and Indians ? 1180. 211. What other places were ravaged by the enemy ? 1181. 211. In what particular instance were the pro cedings of the enemy most barbarous ? CHAPTER XXI. Campaign of 1779. 1182. 213'. For what was the campaign of this year dis- tinguished ? 1 183. 213. By what was the country rendered weak ? 1184. 213. Who took possession of Savannah ? 6* m Q. p. 1165. 213. Who took the command of the American troops in the southern department ? tl86. 213. By whom was Sunbury taken ? 1 187. 213. By. what two armies was Savannah besieged ? IJ88. 214. How many of the besiegers were killed in the assault, and what nobleman was wounded mortally ? 1189. 214. How did the siege terminate ? vl90. 214. By whom was Portsmouth taken ? '191, 214. What bold enterprise was executed by Co- lonel Clark ? '192. S14. To whom was the command of the army given, that was sent against the Indians, in retaliation for the atrocities committed at Wyoming ? i 193. 515. What did the appearance of the Indian townt in the western part of the state of New- York denote ? s 194. 215. What towns were burnt and plundered b\ General Tryon ? J 195. 21 5. By whom was Stony Point taken, and when is it situated ? i 196. 215. How was he rewarded for his bravery ? U97. 216. Where did the army retire into wintei quarters ? 1198. 216. What measures were taken to relieve the necessities of the camp ? 5199. 216. How was paper money valued in the year 1779? 5200. 216, What class of persons suffered most from the depreciation of paper money ? 67 CHAPTER XXII. Campaign of 1780. ^. p. 1201. 219. Against what place were the military opera- tions first directed this year ? 1202. 219. What power was given to Governor Rut ledge ? 1203. 219. Who commanded the garrison, and of whom did it consist ? 1204. 219. What was the number of besiegers, and by whom were they commanded ? 1206. 219. When was this siege begun, and how long did it continue ? 1206. 220. W^ere they obliged to accept of the terms proposed by Sir Henry Clinton ? 1207. 220. Who attacked the detachment marching to the aid of Charleston, under Colonel Buford ? 1208. 220. What proclamation was issued by Sir Henry Clinton ? 1209. 220. What alternative did tliis leave the Ame ricans ? 1210. 220. Who, by his gallant conduct and successful enterprises, reanimated the patriots ? 1211. 221. By whom was the British arm}' in the south commanded ? 1212. 221. Was General Gates defeated by him ? 1213. 221. To what place did General Sumpter retreat on hearing of this disaster ? 1214. 221. By whom was he attacked in this place, and his army entirely dispersed ? "•215. 222. What measures were taken by Cornwallis,^ to suppress any inclination to revolt ? 68 Q. P. 1216. 222. Were the slaves found to be an injury to the cause of liberty ? 1217. 222. Who were the leaders of those who still remained firm in their attachment to freedom ? 1218. 222. Of what was the cavalry of Marion obliged to make their swords ? 1219. 222. What mode of warfare did he carry on against British troops ? 1220. 222. Who was despatched by Cornwallis into the western part of North Carolina ? 1221. 222. To vvhat amount was his force augmented by the tories ? 1222. 223. By whom was he defeated ? 1223. 223. How many were taken prisoners ? 1224. 223. Who was appointed to take the command of the southern army in the room of General Gates ? 1225. 223. Where was the northern army posted 1 122C. 223. How many troops landed at Rhode Island; and by whom were they commanded ? 1227. 221. What was the determination of Washington on receiving this reinforcement ? 1228. 224. What disconcerted this plan ? 1229. 224. What was it that occasioned great alarm in the American camp ? 1230. 224. Who was found to be the traitor ? 1231. 224. By what circumstances was he led to this infamous preceding ? 1232. 224. Of what place did he solicit the command, in order to execute his purpose ? 1233. 224. What proposition did he make to Sir Henry Clinton ? 1234. 224. What young English ofticer acted as agent in this affair ? 69 ft- P- . , . 1235. 225. By whom was he taken prisoner, on nis re turn from West Point ? 1236. 225. What ofifers did he make to induce them to let him pass ? 1237. 225. What did the letter contain that was found in his boots ? 1238. 225. By what means was Arnold apprized of his danger in time to escape ? 1239. 225. To whom was Andre's case referred, and what was their conclusion 1 1240. 225. Was every possible exertion used by Sir Henry Clinton, to save his life 1 1241. 226. What reward did Arnold receive for his treachery ? 1242. 226. How was he treated by the British officers ? 1243. 226. What honors were conferred on the captors of Andre ? 1244. 226. What measures were taken by the soldiers. of Pennsylvania, to obtain redress of their grievances ? 1245. 226. Was anyone of the officers killed in endea- voring to oppose them ? 1246. 227. What emissaries met them at Princeton, and for what purpose were they sent ? 1247. 227. How were these emissaries treated by the troops ? 1248. 227. After congress had complied with their de- mands, did they return to duty ? 1249. 227. What became of the agents of Clinton ? 1250. 227. What were the effects of the meeting in Jersey ? 70- CHAPTER XXI If. Campaign of 1781, and termination of the war. Q. P. 1251. 229. What project was again resumed in the be- ginning of this year ? 1252. 229. For what purpose was General Morgan sent into the western section of South Carolina? 1253. 229. Who was despatched by Cornwallis against him ? 1254. 229. When did the engagement between these parties tnke place ? 1255. 230. How many 'of the enemy were killed and taken prisoners ? 1256. 230. What did Cornwallis endeavor to effect, on learning the defeat of Tarleton ? 1257. 230. How long did the American troops arrive at Catawba before the English ? 1258. 230. What favored the escape of the Americans at the Yadkin ? 1259. 231 . What distance were they now from the place of their destination ? 1260. 231. Did they at last succede i^i escaping Corn- wallis ? 1261. 231. For what purpose was Colonel Tarleton despatched to Haw river 1 1262. 231. Who was sent to attack him ? 1263. 231. Who, did the party of tories that met him on the way, take him to be ? 1264. 231. How many of them were killed ? 1266. 231. What mistake was made by Colonel Tarleton in his retreat ? 1266. 231. Where did Cornwallis encamp after leaving Hillsborough ? 1267. 232. Where was he attacked by General Greene? 71 ti. p. 1268. 232. Where was General Greene attacked ? 1269. 232. Was he obhgecl to retire from this place ? 1270. 232, What brilliant actions were performed by Generals Lee, Marion, and Sumpter? 1271. 233. By whom was Ninety Six besieged ? 1272. 233. Was he successful in reducing this place ? 1273. 233. What were the calamities which the Caro- linas endured this year? 1274. 233. By whom was the barbarous conduct of the people discountenanced ? 1275. 233. Who succeded Lord Rawdon in the com- mand of the British troops in South Caro- lina ? 1276. 234. Where did he take his post ? 1277. 234. By whom was he attacked ? 1278. 234. What was the force of each side ? 1279. 234. Were the British at first repulsed ? 12G0. c234. What enabled the British commander to rally ? 1281. 234. What Avas the loss sustained by each side ? 1282. 234. By what means did the Americans protect the state from the incursions of the enemy? 1283. 234. After Cornwallis formed a junction with another detachment in Petersburg, what was he in hopes to accomplish ? 1284. 234. Under whose command were the American forces in Virginia ? 1285. 235. Why was Cornwallis recalled to the sea- coast ? 1286. 235. Where did he take his positions ? 1287. 235. What was the amount of his army ? 1288. 235. What idea occurred to W^jshington, while preparing to besiege the city of New-York ? 1289. 235. What information did he receive, that fixed his mind concerning the expedition ? 72 Q. P. 1290. 235. In what manner did he deceive Sir Henrj Clinton on his departure ? 1291. 235. Who was sent against New London? 1292. * How is New London situated ? 1293. 235. Was Connecticut the native state of Arnold? 1294. 236. What fort was taken possession of by them, near New London ? 1295. 236. What inhuman act was committed by a British officer on the commander of this fort ? 1296. 236. How many of the garrison were killed, after resistance had ceased ? 1297. 236. Did they destroy New London ? 1298. 236. What number of men did the allied forces consist of? 1299. * Where are Yorktown and Gloucester Point situated ? 1300. 236. Describe the manner in which the siege was begun. 1301. 237. How near was the second paralleK to the enemy's lines ? 1302. 237. By what were the men in the trenches se- verely annoyed ? 1303. 237, By whom were these redoubts taken ! 1304. 237. What was said by Colonel Hamilton con- cerning his troops that took possession oi one of these redoubts ? 1305. 238. When did Cornwallis surrender '! 1306. 238. Was the naval force surrendered to De Grasse ? 1 307. 238. What were the terms granted to the garrison, and who was designated by Washington to receive the sword of Cornwallis ? 1308. 238. What was the number of prisoners, and how many of them were unfit for service ? 1309. 238. How did the news of this success aifect the people ? 73 Q. p. 1310. 238. After the loss of this army, did the people of Great Britain abandon all hopes of sub- jugating the American colonies ? 1311. 238. Was the king of England unwilling to part with his authority over the colonies ? 1312. 238. When did hostihties cease ? 1313. 239. Who had been appointed commissioner to treat with Great Britain whenever she should be disposed to make overtures of peace ? 1314. 239. Had he taken a conspicuous part in the revo- lution ? 1315. 239. Who was appointed minister to France? 1316. 239. For what was he distinguished ? 1317. 239. Who represented the United States at the Spanish court ? 1318. 239. Who had been appointed minister to Holland? 1319. 239. On what charge was he captured, and con- veyed to the tower of London ? 1320. 239. Wbo was appointed on the part of Grea< Britain, to negotiate with these ? 1321. 239. Where did these conferences take place ? 1322. 239. For what was a conclusion of the treaty de- ferred ? 1323. 239. When did it occur ? 1324. 240. What did the provisions of this treaty show ? 1 325. 240. What were the principal things acknowledged by this treaty ? 1326. 240. What proof did France give of her selfish- ness during this negotiation ? 1327.- 240. How long had this war lasted ? 1328. 240. What were the fears of the soldiers at the close of war ? 1329. 240. What was especially dreaded by the officers? 7 74 Q. P. 1330. 240. For what did they petition congress ? 1331. 241. What was recommended in an address which was circulated through the camp ? 1332. 241. By whose interposition was this mutiny quelled ? 1333. 241. Did he succede in obtaining his request from the soldiers .' 1334. 241. When was the patriot army disbanded? 1336. 241. When was New-York evacuated ? J 336. 241. Where did Washington resign his commis- sion, and to what place did he retire ? CHAPTER XXIV. Moption of the Constitution^ and Wasliingtonh Administration. Q. P. 1337. 243. Did independence immediately produce all the advantages that were anticipated by some ? 1338. 243. How low were the public securities reduced? J 339. 243. What were the states considered to be at this period ? ^ 1340. 244. For what did congress apply to the states. and which alone refused ? 1341. 244. By whom were the insurgents in Massachu- setts led ? 1242. 244. What were their demands ? 1343. 244. By whom were they dispersed ? 1344. 244. Who suggested the idea of the expediency of effecting a closer union ©f the states, and of conferring more efficient powers upon the general government? 1345. 244. What was the conclusion of the convention of commissioners held at Annapolis? *5 Q. P. 1346. 244. What resolution was adopted by congress 't J347. 245. What state was it that did not comply witli this recommendation ? 1348. 243. Who was unanimously chosen president ? 1349. 245. In what does this constitution differ from the articles of confederation ? 1350. 245. Of what does the legislative department consist ? 1351. 245. By whom are they chosen, and for what time? 1352. 245. How are they apportioned among the states? 1353. 245. What are the senators, and by whom are they chosen ? 1354. 245. What power have they besides that of legis- lation ? 1355. 245. In whom is the executive power vested ? 1356. 245. By whom is he elected ? 1357. 245. How are the electors chosen ? 1358. 246. For what time is the president elected ? 1359. 246. What degree of power is placed in his hands? 1360. 246. What is required in passing a law ? 1361. 246. What power does the constitution confer upon congress ? 1362. 246. In what is the judicial power of the United States vested ? 1363. 246. To what does it extend ? 1364. 246. What appellation was given to those who opposed this constitution, and what were those who were in favor of it called ? 1365. 247. Who were elected president and vice presi- dent of the United States ? 1366. 247. When did the new constitution commence its operations ? 1367. 247. When was the president inaugurated ? 1368. 247. How was this ceremony witnessed by the citizens ? 76 Q. P. 1369. 248. How did the congress establish a revenue ? 1370. 248. In what manner was Washington received in New England ? 1371. 249. What was recommended by Mr. Hamilton, on making the report of the public debt ? 1372. 249. What were the fears of the party who op- posed this recommendation ? 1373. 249. Where did this party chiefly exist, and what name was given it ? 1374. 249. At what place was the seat of government to be fixed permanently, after remaining ten years at Philadelphia ? 1375. 250. Were the plans of Mr. Hamilton adopted ? 1376. 250. What amount of the public debt was funded? 1377. 250. What was the effect of this measure on paper money ? 1378. 250. What persons chiefly were benefitted by this change ? 1379. 260. What party did those that were dissatisfied _ join ? 1380. 250. Of how many states did the union firstconsisl? 1381. 260. When did the two dissenting states come in? 1382. 250. By whom was the territory of the state of Vermont claimed ? 1383. 251. When did the inhabitants declare themselves independent ? 1384. 251. Was it constituted one of the members of the union ? 1385. 251. What other state was admitted soon after? 1386. 251. W^hat was the census of the United States in the year 1791? 1387. 251, What was the revenue ? J388. 251. What did the exports and imports amount to? ^389. 251. When did the war terminate between the Creek Indians and the state of Georgia ? 77 Q. P. 1390. 261. Who was despatched against the tribes that refused to comply with the conditions of peace ? 1391. 251. Near what place were the two battles fought in which the Indians were victorious ? 1392. 251. With how many men did General St. Clair march agninst them ? 1393. 252. Was this force also defeated by the Indians? 1394. 252. How many of the whites were lost in the action ? 1395. 252. When was Washington again elected presi- dent? 1396. 252. In opposition to whom was Mr. Adams re- elected vice president ? 1397. 253. What broke out in France at this period ? 1398. 253. Who were the principal persons that suffered death during this revolution ? 1399. 253. To whom did the republicans of France look for assistance, in the war with the Eu- ropean powers ? 1400. 253. Whom did they appoint minister to the United States ? 1401 . 254. What authority did he assume in Charleston? 1402. 254. In what manner did he insult the American government ? 1403. 254. What was the result of this appeal? 1404. 255. Was the friendship of the republicans to- wards the French greater than that of the federalists ? 1405. 255. Who was appointed to the command of the American forces against the Indians ? 1406. 255. When and where did the action take place between them ? l407» 255. Were the Indians defeated ? 1408. 255. When was the treaty concluded between the state of Georgia and the Indians ? 7# Q. P. 1409. 255. By whom was the tax upon spirits distilled within the country resisted ? 14 to. 256. What was the intention of the insurgents ? 1411. 256. What was their strength ? 1412. 256. What was the amount of the army sent to quell this insurrection, and by whom were they commanded ? 1413. 256. Was any resistance made by the insurgents ? 1414. 256. Of what were their leaders convicted ? 1415. 256. Were they afterwards pardoned ? 1416. 256. Of what was Great Britain accused by the United States ? 1417. 257. What accusations were brought against the United States by Great Britain ? 1418. 257. Who was sent to London for the purpose of adjusting these complaints ? 1419. 257. By whom was the treaty of commerce op- posed ? 1420. 257. After Washington had given his assent to it, did the public sentiment change ? J 421. 258. What was the fear of Spain with regard to the United States ? 1422. 258. To what did she exert her influence ? 1423. 268. What was her intention in denying the in- habitants of the interior of the country, the privilege of the Mississippi river ? 1424. 258. What induced her to conclude a satisfactory treaty ? 1425. 258. When was that treaty signed, and what did it secure ? 1426. 259. When was a treaty concluded with the Al- giers ? !427. 259. What was stipulated in this treaty ? 1 428. 259. Who was considered the leader of the repub- lican party ? Q. P. 1429. 269. When did Mr. Hamilton retire from the office of secretary of the treasury ? 1430. 260. Of what was he accused ? 1431. 260. Were these accusations found to be false ? 1432. 260. Who succeded General Knox in the office of secretary of war 1 1433. 260. Who succeded Mr. Pickering on his being appointed to till the office of Mr. Randolph? 1434. 260. Of what was the president charged, on ac- count of there being none but tho^e of his own politics at the heads of the'tlepart- ments ? 1435. 260. Who was the successor of Genet ? 1436. 260. With what did he charge the government ? 1437. 260. Who was sent minister to Paris in place of Mr. Morris? 1 438. 260. In what manner was he received by the con- vention, and what did they decree ? 1439. 260. Who succeded Fauchet, and what was he instructed to do with the colors which he brought with him ? 1440. 261. How were they received, and what was done with them ? 1441. 261. What was it that France required of the United States ? 1442. 261. After failing in this attempt, what regulations did she adopt ? 1443. 261. What was the consequence of these regu- lations ? 1444. 261. Who was appointed minister to Paris, in place of Mr. Monroe ? 1445. 261. When did Washington announce his deter- mination to retire from public life ? 1446. 262. Who were brought forward, by each party, as candidates for the presidency ? 1447. 262. What was the result of the election ?