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Period: to
1700-1800
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Benjamin Franklin is born
Benjamin Franklin is born as the tenth son of a candle maker. -
Slave Rebellion
Six white people died, and 12 slaves were executed -
The Golden Age of Piracy comes to an end
The British Government is fighting with the pirates and the British government basically wins -
Georgia is founded
Georgia is founded as a place for debtors -
7 years war
Global conflict between coalition of Great Britain against France and its allies. -
Industrial Revolution
The industrial revolution, where many inventions and new ways of work, starts. -
Boston Massacre
Riot occurred in Boston, began as a normal fight and turned into a massacre. -
Boston Tea Party
In protest, colonists threw boxes of tea off of a trading ship. -
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence is drafted in the colonies and they become independent from England. -
French Revolution
The French Revolution starts lead by Lefayette. America did not support them after promising they would.