The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7Grolier, 1985 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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In January 1782 , Morris recommended that the monetary standard be affixed to silver with a ratio of 14.5 to 1 between silver and gold ; that the decimal system be established ; that the monetary unit be 1440 of a dollar , which would ...
In January 1782 , Morris recommended that the monetary standard be affixed to silver with a ratio of 14.5 to 1 between silver and gold ; that the decimal system be established ; that the monetary unit be 1440 of a dollar , which would ...
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Within a year of its passage , nine states had established colleges under the act , largely by assigning land - grant functions to existing institu- tions . These pioneering institutions included Iowa State , Kansas State , Michigan ...
Within a year of its passage , nine states had established colleges under the act , largely by assigning land - grant functions to existing institu- tions . These pioneering institutions included Iowa State , Kansas State , Michigan ...
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Meanwhile , the established colleges began to offer alternate programs emphasizing scientific train- ing . Harvard and Yale established such schools in 1847 , and in 1851 the Chandler School of Science and Arts was instituted at ...
Meanwhile , the established colleges began to offer alternate programs emphasizing scientific train- ing . Harvard and Yale established such schools in 1847 , and in 1851 the Chandler School of Science and Arts was instituted at ...
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