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1700-1800
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The War Of Spanish Succession
After king Charles II died before producing an heir a conflict broke out between France, Austria, and the Holy Roman Empire on who should rightfully take the throne. After a 14 year long war king Phillip V remained king. -
The Seven Year's War/ French ad Indian war
The 7 years war also known as the French and Indian war was a conflict between Britain and France due to both nations wanting to expand their colonies in the new world. Eventually the British would win this conflict but the British colonists had to pay high taxes to pay for the war. -
The beginning of the British industrial revolution
Around the year of 1760 In Britain the shift between the production of home goods to widespread manufacturing began -
Spinign Jenny
The Spinning Jenny was made by James Hargreaves and made the production of textiles more efferent. -
The Boston Massacre
After a British soldier was struck during a violent protest shots were fired and 5 American colonists ended up losing their lives. This event was labeled as the Boston massacre by the colonist and the colonist's dislike for the British government increased. -
The Boston Tea Party
In December of 1773, the members of the Sons Of Liberty in an act of protest dumped around 92,000 pounds of tea into the Boston Harbor. -
First Continental Congress
The first continental congress was established to discuss the Colonists future relationship with Britain. There he 56 delegates would come up with a list of grievances and rights they believe they should have, but it was ignored. After this America would claim independence. -
The Deceleration Of Independence
The Deceleration of Independence is a document written by Roger Sherman,Benjamin Franklin,Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Robert R. Livingston formally declared the 13 colonies as free and separate from Britain. -
Battle Of Saratoga
Often called the turning point of the American Revolution the battle of Saratoga was a major battle that resulted in a win for the colonists, boosting their morale. -
Articles Of Confederation
The articles of confederation was the first law of the land for the U.S. but was weak. It stated that the states governed themselves and the 13 states weren't truly united but are just friends.