The story of a great nationOr, Our country's achievements, military, naval, political, and civil . es. There were few important events during the remainder of Madisonsadministration. Indiana and Mississippi were admitted as States in1816, and Alabama Territory organized. About the same time Churchand State were separated in Massachusetts. The Government at thisperiod began a plan for removing the Indians where possible beyondthe Mississippi River. By treaties with the Cherokecs, Chickasaws,and Choctaws, the Grovernment acquired a vast territory, and many ofthe Indians, preferring a hunters lif


The story of a great nationOr, Our country's achievements, military, naval, political, and civil . es. There were few important events during the remainder of Madisonsadministration. Indiana and Mississippi were admitted as States in1816, and Alabama Territory organized. About the same time Churchand State were separated in Massachusetts. The Government at thisperiod began a plan for removing the Indians where possible beyondthe Mississippi River. By treaties with the Cherokecs, Chickasaws,and Choctaws, the Grovernment acquired a vast territory, and many ofthe Indians, preferring a hunters life, moved over beyond the Missis,sippi, Avhere game was plentiful. The administration of James Madison was now drawing to a closeIt had been one of difficulty and war, which he was obliged to carryon without preparation, and under great obstacles. At the new elec-tion, which took place this year, James Monroe, of Virginia, a Revolu-tionary officer, who had served his country in many high and ini]ior-tant positions, was elected President, and Daniel B. Tompkins, of NewYork, Vice-President. r 1 ^.


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