Youth's manual of geography : combined with history and astronomy : designed for the use of the junior and intermediate classes in public and private schools . ^i Uexican LESSON CI. Q. When was war commenced betweenthe United States and Mexico ?A. In the year How long did it last ?A. Two Who were successful ?A. The American forces. Q. Who were the Commanders of the A mer-ican Army in this war ? A. Generals Scott and Taylor. Q. What battles were won by General Tay-lor ? A. Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, Monterey, andBuena Vista. Q. What battles were won by General Scott ? A. Ve
Youth's manual of geography : combined with history and astronomy : designed for the use of the junior and intermediate classes in public and private schools . ^i Uexican LESSON CI. Q. When was war commenced betweenthe United States and Mexico ?A. In the year How long did it last ?A. Two Who were successful ?A. The American forces. Q. Who were the Commanders of the A mer-ican Army in this war ? A. Generals Scott and Taylor. Q. What battles were won by General Tay-lor ? A. Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, Monterey, andBuena Vista. Q. What battles were won by General Scott ? A. Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, Cherubusco, and Cha-pultepec. Q. What was Mexico found to contain ? A. (Jreat quantities of Silver. Q. What grow in Mexico ? A. Oranges, Figs, and Lemons. Q. For what is the City of Mexico remarkable ? A. For the beauty of the surrounding lakes, mwhich are floating gardens. Q. For what is Central America noted ? A For numerous Volcanoes and terrilic Earthquakes. Q. What does one of the volcanoes send forth ? A. Lai-ge quantities of water. HISTORY AND DESOillPTION OP^ MEXICO, Volcano. LESSON GIL Q. Where did Columbus first land on the Western Henaispaere ?A. At St. Salvador or Cat Island. Q. How many years ago did Columbus make the discovei-y ?A. About 360 years ago. Q. What Government owns Cuba, and Porto Rico ?A. Spain. Q. To what Government do nearly all the other islands belong ?A. To Great Britain. Q. For what is Hayti noted ? A. It is the place where the Spaniards, underColumbus, first settled in America. Q. What is the climate of the West Indies ?A. It is warm and delightful. Q. What take place in Autumn ? A. Great storms of wind and rain, called What damage is done by the hurricanes ?A. Houses are blown down, plantations laid wasteand ships sunk. Q What are the productions of the West Indies ? A. Sugar, Pineapples, Coffee, Oranges, & MAP OF SOUTH AMERICA. ^ jo Tjo CJO Lon West fi-lom Gieenwicl. 3H0
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