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Which South American nation declared its independence on July 7, 1811?

Venezuela. The revolutionary forces were led by Francisco de Miranda, with Simon Bolivar as one of his lieutenants.

Who was defeated in the Battle of Tippecanoe on November 7, 1811?

Shawnee Indians. While their leader Tecumseh was away, General William Henry Harrison pounded the Shawnees in Tippecanoe, in modern-day Indiana. Harrison became a war hero and was elected President on the campaign slogan 'Tippecanoe and Tyler too' (John Tyler was his running mate).

In 1811, the novel 'Sense and Sensibility' was published by this British author.

Jane Austen & Austen. Many of Jane Austen's novels, such as 'Pride and Prejudice', have been made into movies.

Which US city saw a large slave revolt on January 10, 1811?

New Orleans. Over 400 slaves revolted on this day, with 66 either killed in the fighting or executed.

What scientist published his most famous theory on July 11, 1811?

Amedeo Avogadro. Italian scientist Amedeo Avogadro is best known for his theory on the molecular content of gases, known as Avogadro's Law. It basically states that equal volumes of gases, at the same temperature and pressure, contain the same number of molecules.

Horace Greeley, the famous American newspaper editor, was born in New York on February 3, 1811. Among his many accomplishments, he founded a newspaper in 1841. What is the name of the newspaper?

New York Tribune. Horace ran for President in 1872 on the Liberal-Democratic ticket.

This future President was named Secretary of State on April 2, 1811.

James Monroe. James Monroe was Secretary of State under James Madison. He became President himself in 1816.

On September 11, 1811, the first American inland steamboat, the New Orleans, set sail. What river did it travel?

Ohio. The steamship set off at Pittsburgh and made its way down the Ohio, then the Mississippi, to New Orleans. The journey took four months.

On February 2, 1811, a group of settlers arrived at Bodega Bay, California, and established a settlement now known as Fort Ross. From what country did these pioneers travel?

Russia. Fort Ross, north of San Francisco, became the center of an agricultural colony and a trading post for sea otter furs.

On February 5, 1811, this king was declared insane and his duties were transferred to his eldest son.

George III. The Prince of Wales, later become George IV, took over the rule of Britain at age 49.