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Matilda Whetzler's life. These are only some of the major events that affected the life and times of
Matilda, her family, and friends. For example, Matilda is 8 years old when The Act of April 24, 1820 abolished the land purchase credit system, fixed the price of public lands at $1.25 per acre, and set the minimum purchase at 80 acres. After a person purchased land, a final certificate was issued by the land office and sent to Washington DC to be verified and signed by the President -- a time consuming process. Public lands were most typically available through US treaties with Indians who agreed to be removed from their homelands.
| Age | Date | Event |
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| 2 |
1814 |
The first locomotive engine was created by Stephenson |
| 18 |
1830 |
The first railroad is constructed between Liverpool and Manchester, England |
| 27 |
1839 |
Goodyear invents vulcanized rubber, opening the door for tires and other rubber products. |
| 32 |
1844 |
The first telegraph message is sent by Morse, who later invents the Mores Code |
| 41 |
1853 |
The process of creating steel is invented by Besermer in Britain and Kelly in the U.S. |
| 44 |
1856 |
The first Neanderthal fossils are found near Germany |
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 16 |
1828 |
Gold is discovered in Georgia. |
| 22 |
1834 |
July 9 - The S.S. John Randolph, the first successful iron steamship, is launched in Savannah |
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 8 |
1820 |
The Act of April 24, 1820 abolished the land purchase credit system, fixed the price of public lands at $1.25 per acre, and set the minimum purchase at 80 acres. After a person purchased land, a final certificate was issued by the land office and sent to Washington DC to be verified and signed by the President -- a time consuming process. Public lands were most typically available through US treaties with Indians who agreed to be removed from their homelands. |
| 18 |
1830 |
Indian Removal Act signed and the moving of eastern Indians west of the Mississippi begins. |
| 23 |
1835 |
Second Seminole Indian War begins. |
| 25 |
1837 |
The trickery used to capture Seminole Indian Chief Osceola (Assi Yohola) creates a public uproar and U.S. General Jesup is publicly condemned. |
| 28 |
1840 |
Oregon Trail is established |
| 30 |
1842 |
Second Seminole Indian War ends and thousands of Seminole Indians are forced to move west of the Mississippi. |
| 43 |
1855 |
Third Seminole Indian War begins. It ends three years later when Chief Billy Bowlegs and his band are forced to move from Florida. |
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 21 |
1833 |
Santa Anna is elected President of Mexico |
