1700-1800

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    1700-1800

  • 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.