1836 is a year in the 19th century. It is the seventh year in the decade of the 1830s.
Known Events[]
- The first McGuffey Reader is published.[1]
- Martin Van Buren is elected President after four years as Vice President.[2]
- Mexican Troops capture the Alamo from Texan defenders.[3]
Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?[]
In Episode 51, the Time Pilots contact Omnicia, who tells them all about the McGuffey Readers. By 1870, these will be the most widely-read books in the United States. Her clues lead the Time Pilots to the year 1836, when the first McGuffey Readers were published.