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Benjamin Franklin Is Born
The well known founding father, scientist, inventor, statesman, etc. was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17, 1706. -
First Ever American Library
The first American public library was founded by Benjamin Franklin and a group of his friends, the Junto Club members. -
George Washington is Born
The first ever president of the United States, George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia on February 22, 1732. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was set on February 10, 1763 ending the French and Indian War which took place between Great Britain and France. The Treaty declared that France gave up all of its territories in North America. All French territory/possession west of Mississippi were given to the Spanish. -
The Sugar Act
The Sugar Act, made by the British legislation, attempted to end the smuggling trade in sugar and molasses. Therefore, it highly taxed sugar in British colonies in North America. -
Boston Massacre
The first battle of the American Revolution, which occurred five year later after this incident when British troops open fired into a Boston mob. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest that occurred on December 16,1773 at Griffin Wharf's in Boston, Massachusetts. Americans were frustrated at the British because of imposing. Therefore, the Americans decided to pour 342 chests of tea into the harbor. This was the first major act of defiance to British rule over the colonists. -
The Declaration of Independence
The United States Declaration of Independence was the first formal statement by declaring the right of having a democracy. This means that the nation's people choose their own government, etc. This declaration also stated that the thirteen colonies were no longer under British rule during war. The meeting was held at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 4, 1776.