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James Merritt's life. These are only some of the major events that affected the life and times of
James, his family, and friends. For example, James is 3 years old when Second Seminole Indian War begins.
| Age | Date | Event |
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| 7 |
1839 |
Goodyear invents vulcanized rubber, opening the door for tires and other rubber products. |
| 12 |
1844 |
The first telegraph message is sent by Morse, who later invents the Mores Code |
| 21 |
1853 |
The process of creating steel is invented by Besermer in Britain and Kelly in the U.S. |
| 24 |
1856 |
The first Neanderthal fossils are found near Germany |
| 27 |
1859 |
Charles Darwin publishes "Origin of Species" and begins the evolution theory. |
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 2 |
1834 |
July 9 - The S.S. John Randolph, the first successful iron steamship, is launched in Savannah |
| 29 |
1861 |
NEWS HEADLINES: American Civil war begins at Ft. Sumter, located in Charleston Harbor, VA. |
| 30 |
1862 |
NEWS HEADLINES: May 20, 1862 the US government passes the Homestead Act to provide cheap land for settlement of lower Southeast and West. |
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 3 |
1835 |
Second Seminole Indian War begins. |
| 5 |
1837 |
The trickery used to capture Seminole Indian Chief Osceola (Assi Yohola) creates a public uproar and U.S. General Jesup is publicly condemned. |
| 8 |
1840 |
Oregon Trail is established |
| 10 |
1842 |
Second Seminole Indian War ends and thousands of Seminole Indians are forced to move west of the Mississippi. |
| 23 |
1855 |
Third Seminole Indian War begins. It ends three years later when Chief Billy Bowlegs and his band are forced to move from Florida. |
| 28 |
1860 |
Presidential election puts Abraham Lincoln in office. The campaign has heated the issues regarding slavery in the south. |
| 30 |
1862 |
May 20, 1862 the US government passes the Homestead Act to provide cheap land for settlement of lower Southeast and West. |
| Age | Date | Event |
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| 1 |
1833 |
Santa Anna is elected President of Mexico |
