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Great Britain and UK formation
United Kingdom of Great Britain formed—England, Wales, and Scotland joined by parliamentary Act of Union. -
Press Freedom
John Peter Zenger, New York editor, acquitted of libel in New York, establishing press freedom. -
First Dictionary published
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary first published. Great earthquake in Lisbon, Portugal, and over 60,000 die. U.S. postal service established. -
Seven Years War
Seven Years War, in which Britain and Prussia defeat France, Spain, Austria, and Russia. France loses North American colonies -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre is when innocent civilians died protesting in the streets of Boston. -
Boston Tea party
The Boston Tea Party is when men over ran a British ship in riot, and threw tea over into the sea off of the ship. -
U.S. Constitution
The Constitution of the United States signed. -
George Washington
George Washington becomes the U.S. president and soon to become a great war leader.