1816
Coinage Act
The Coinage Act establishes gold as Britain's principal monetary standard.
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The Coinage Act establishes gold as Britain's principal monetary standard.
The Coinage Act establishes gold as the sole standard measure of value in Great Britain.
Returns to Jamaica
Argentina declares independence
Is granted rule for life and deepens Paraguay's isolationist system.
Azurduy is honoured as a patriot commander for her role in the Upper Peru struggle
Madison signs the charter creating the Second Bank of the United States.
Born in Cummington, Massachusetts; later serves in the House and Senate.
Death of Samuel Hood
Bolivar defeats Spanish forces under General Pablo Morillo
Bolivar defeats Spanish forces under General Pablo Morillo
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