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1600 - 1865 Timeline

By Colin.i15

  • 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

    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 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

    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

    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 French and Indian War erupts

    The English and the French fought over territory disputes.
  • The Revolutionary War begins

    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.