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1700-1800

By Sgriffin09
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    1700-1800

  • War of the Spanish Succession

    War of the Spanish Succession
    British took New Foundland from France

  • Boston News-Letter

    Boston News-Letter
    John Campbell founded first successful Newspaper in America.

  • Statement Opposing Slavery

    Statement Opposing Slavery
    Quakers make a statement to oppose slavery in the United States.

  • Conestoga Wagon

    Conestoga Wagon
    To help approve overland travel into the frontier the Conestoga Wagon is developed in Pennsylvania.

  • Lightning Rod

    Lightning Rod
    Benjamin Franklin invents the lightning rod to help the spread of electricity.

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    Document that announced the separation of 13 North American colonies.

  • Bill of Rights

    Bill of Rights
    With states not liking the new constitution, a set of rights containing 10 amendments was approved by 10 states and congress. This became known as the Bill of Rights which was added to the U.S Constitution.

  • The White House

    The White House
    President John Adams moved into the White House. He was the first president to ever live in it. This was the start of the tradition of presidents moving into the White House.