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The East India Company is established
The East India Company was an English and later British joint-stock company to help with trade. -
John Smith founds the Jamestown Colony in modern day Virginia
This settlement became the first permanent English settlement in North America. -
The first public school, Boston latin, is established
The Boston Latin School is the oldest and first public school in the United States. -
Acts of Union was created
This act helped the United Kingdom of Great Britain form, joining England, Scotland, and Wales. -
Ben Franklin Founds the first public library in Philadelphia
This library in Philadelphia allowed people to borrow books and start reading helping them become more intellect. -
The French and Indian War erupts
The English and the French fought over territory disputes. -
The Revolutionary War begins
Began with the confrontation between British troops and local militia at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. This war was also known as the war of independence. -
The Treaty of Paris is signed
This ended the revolutionary war granting independence to the American colonies. -
George Washington becomes President
Served as a general and commander in chief of the colonial armies during the American Revolution. He later became the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. -
The French Revolution begins
Was a period of time in France when the people overthrew the monarchy and took control of the government.
