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... United States . But it was Benjamin Franklin , maker of almanacs as well as great diplomat , who won the hearts of rich and poor , noble and commoner , in the empire ruled by Louis XVI and Empress Marie Antoinette . However , winning ...
... United States . But it was Benjamin Franklin , maker of almanacs as well as great diplomat , who won the hearts of rich and poor , noble and commoner , in the empire ruled by Louis XVI and Empress Marie Antoinette . However , winning ...
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... United States . I have the honor , etc. , ANDREW JACKSON . PRESIDENT MONROE TELLS THE OLD WORLD , " HANDS OFF THE NEW ! " Two years after Spain sold Florida to the United States Mexico shook off the yoke that had held her since Cortez ...
... United States . I have the honor , etc. , ANDREW JACKSON . PRESIDENT MONROE TELLS THE OLD WORLD , " HANDS OFF THE NEW ! " Two years after Spain sold Florida to the United States Mexico shook off the yoke that had held her since Cortez ...
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... United States men - of - war , dropped anchor in the beautiful bay of Yeddo ( now Tokyo ) , Japan . It was concern for trade in the Pacific that led President Fillmore to send Commodore Perry to break down Japan's tradition of non ...
... United States men - of - war , dropped anchor in the beautiful bay of Yeddo ( now Tokyo ) , Japan . It was concern for trade in the Pacific that led President Fillmore to send Commodore Perry to break down Japan's tradition of non ...
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George Washington writes his wife of his selection as Com | 3 |
refuses to answer a letter and loses thirteen fine | 9 |
Benjamin Franklin makes a freak suggestion | 15 |
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