WebNovember 7 – U.S. presidential election, 1840: William Henry Harrison defeats Martin Van Buren. Ongoing. Second Seminole War (1835–1842) Births. January 1 – Patrick Walsh, …

WebThe 1840 Census : 10 Largest Urban Places: U.S. Resident Population: 17,063,353: Rank Place Population; Population per square mile of land area: 9.8: 1 : New York City, NY : …

WebJune 1, 1840 - The census of the United States grows to 17,063,353, up 33% from the decade before. Four states now exceed one million in population; New York, …

WebNorth America [ edit] 1843 – Saint Louis University School of Law becomes the first law school west of the Mississippi River. January 15, 1844 – The University of Notre Dame …

Web1840. Each head of family was asked: The number of free White males and females, respectively: under 5 years; 5 to 10 years; 10 to 15 years; 15 to 20 years; 20 to 30 years; …

WebThe 1840 United States presidential election was the 14th quadrennial presidential election, held from Friday, October 30 to Wednesday, December 2, 1840. Economic recovery from …

WebThe years from 1840 to 1850 were marked by war, political changes, a gold rush in California, and many other important events in America and around the world. 1840 …

Web141 Words1 Page. In 1840, most of Western American was untouched by settlers. A few Americans lived in either territory, and most were scattered among the Mexican settlers. …

WebThe silhouette of the 1840s consisted of a long-waisted bodice, tight, narrow sleeves, and a full, dome-shaped skirt that now skimmed the floor. By the very beginning of the decade, …

WebOn the morning of Nov. 15, 1840, the Richmond Enquirer reported the nation’s first campus shooting on the bottom corner of Page 2. In a single paragraph labeled “Painful …